Sr. Specialist - Release Management

Senior Specialist, Release Management

Coordinate seamless ERP releases across global platforms

Are you ready to play a key role in one of the most ERP transformations in the industry?

NKT is unifying three SAP ECC platforms into a single, streamlined S/4HANA system—and we’re looking for a Senior Specialist, Release Management to ensure smooth, timely, and secure deployments across all phases of this journey. This is a unique opportunity to join a newly established team at the very beginning of a global transformation. You’ll be at the heart of coordinating release activities, managing dependencies, and ensuring technical readiness across platforms.

Do you want to be part of a team that’s building the digital backbone of a greener tomorrow?

Plan, coordinate and lead ERP release cycles

As Sr. Specialist, Release Management, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating release activities across multiple workstreams and technical platforms. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure readiness, mitigate risks, and maintain a clear release calendar. Your role is essential to our One ERP transformation and the long-term stability of our digital infrastructure.

Your responsibility will be to:
• Coordinate release windows and cycles across portfolios and components
• Plan and execute deployment activities and runbooks
• Maintain release calendars and documentation for all workstreams
• Monitor third-party updates, infrastructure changes, and defect backlogs
• Ensure smooth handover to operational maintenance teams

You will report to the Senior Manager, S/4 Architecture and collaborate with global teams and partners. The position is based in Chennai, with approximately 10–20 travel days per year.

Organized and collaborative release management professional

You are a motivated and structured professional who thrives in environments. You enjoy working with diverse stakeholders, aligning complex schedules, and ensuring that every release is executed with precision. Your effective planning and communication skills help you build trust and clarity across teams.

You also have:

• 5+ years of experience in release or operations management in complex enterprise environments.
• Experience in coordinating large-scale transformation programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of release planning, risk mitigation, and deployment processes.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP platform.
• Proficient organizational and documentation skills.
• Certifications in ITIL, PRINCE2, or COBIT is nice to have.

Build the backbone of a greener ERP future

NKT is committed to supporting a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work.

At NKT, you’ll be part of a collaborative and international team where your skills are valued and your development is supported. This role offers the opportunity to grow your skills in a global setting, contribute to a major digital transformation, and help build a secure foundation for a greener tomorrow. Join us and be part of a company that connects a sustainable energy future.

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We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 31st July 2025. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Girija.rajendran@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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About NKT
NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com