SAP S/4HANA Technical Platform Lead

Senior technical expert responsible for managing the SAP platform infrastructure throughout the brownfield conversion journey from ECC to S/4HANA. This role oversees all technical aspects of system readiness, conversion execution, transport governance, environment strategy, technical cutover planning, and post-go-live platform stability. This position requires a technical leader working onsite in our Fort Worth location who can navigate complex infrastructure challenges while maintaining system integrity and performance throughout the S/4HANA conversion process, with particular attention to compliance requirements in validated environments.Req.#1002686747 ResponsibilitiesDirect all Basis activities across the complete landscape (sandbox, development, QA, pre-production, and production environments)Lead technical preparation initiatives specific to S/4HANA conversion requirementsEnsure system landscape readiness through technical prerequisites validation and implementationDevelop and execute transport strategy, release management protocols, and system copy proceduresImplement and manage conversion tooling, system monitoring, and performance optimizationEstablish job scheduling frameworks, backup/recovery plans, and technical issue resolution processesCoordinate cross-functional technical activities with infrastructure, security, hosting, and middleware teams Requirements8+ years of comprehensive SAP Basis and technical operations experienceDemonstrated leadership in ECC-to-S/4HANA brownfield conversion projectsStrong background managing validated single-instance SAP landscapesHands-on experience with HANA-based environments, SAP upgrade and conversion planning, transport control and management processesS/4HANA technical platform architecture and requirementsHANA database administration and optimizationTransport management and governanceSystem performance monitoring and tuningTechnical cutover planning and executionCompliance-driven control implementation We offerMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)Employee Assistance ProgramUnlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutionsMatched 401(k) Retirement Savings PlanPaid Time OffLegal Plan and Identity Theft ProtectionAccident InsuranceEmployee DiscountsPet InsuranceEmployee Stock Purchase Program EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. EPAM will not provide new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates with existing transferable H-1B status may be considered.