SAP Release Manager

Job description

At Billerud we believe that when we have tomorrow in mind, we will do our very best today. It is thanks to our employees that we are a world-leading company within the field of renewable paper and packaging materials. Do you want to realize your true value and work for a sustainable tomorrow? Join us!

Are you an experienced Release Manager with a passion for governance, coordination, and driving successful SAP deliveries in complex global environments? A unique opportunity to shape and develop Billerud’s future global SAP landscape in a true greenfield transformation.

As part of Billerud's ongoing SAP transformation journey, we are looking for a Global IT SAP Release Manager to lead and coordinate releases across our SAP landscape and connected applications. This is a key role where you will ensure that changes are delivered in a structured, secure, and efficient way while minimizing business disruption and supporting long-term operational stability.

About the role

As Global IT SAP Release Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and governing releases across Billerud's SAP ecosystem, including SAP S/4HANA and connected platforms such as SAP BTP, Ariba, and integrated third-party applications.

You will work closely with internal teams, SAP RISE operations, external application management partners, and business stakeholders to ensure successful release planning and execution.

The role combines release governance, stakeholder management, process improvement, and operational coordination in a global environment.

Your main tasks will be:

• Coordinate release planning and execution across SAP and integrated business applications.

• Manage release schedules, dependencies, and change windows to ensure stable and predictable deliveries.

• Act as the primary contact for release coordination with SAP RISE operations and external AMS providers.

• Lead release governance activities, including CAB participation, release approvals, cutover planning, go-live activities, and post-go-live follow-up.

• Collaborate with development, testing, operations, and business teams to secure release readiness and operational stability.

• Drive continuous improvements within release management, including automation, DevOps practices, and CI/CD adoption.

• Maintain release documentation, reporting, and communication to stakeholders across the organization.

You report to: Manager Global SAP Application.

While the preferred location for this role is Solna, the position can also be based in one of our mills in Sweden. Frequent travel to our Solna office is an essential part of the role.

Qualifications

University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• At least 10 years of experience in Release Management, IT Project Management, SAP Operations, or related areas.

• Several years of experience managing releases in SAP environments, preferably within SAP S/4HANA landscapes.

• Experience working with SOLMAN and/or SAP Cloud ALM, SAP Transport Management, and ITIL-based processes.

• Experience collaborating with SAP RISE operations and external Application Management Service providers.

• Good understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and agile delivery methodologies.

• ITIL certification is highly beneficial.

• SAP certifications are considered an advantage.

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

Personal qualities

You are a structured and proactive leader who thrives in complex environments with many stakeholders, dependencies, and moving parts. You have a strong ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, manage competing priorities, and create clarity in situations where many activities need to come together successfully.

You know how to build trust and strong relationships across business, IT, and external partners. With a strategic mindset and strong problem-solving skills, you can balance operational stability with the need for continuous improvement and change.

As a person, you are collaborative, solution-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality results in a global environment.

Our values are central to our business, and we believe you recognize yourself in: We care for each other and We do what we say!

Note: You need to have a permanent Swedish work permit to be considered for this position.

Contact

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Katarina Kopkin, Senior Manager Global Applicants; katarina.kopkin@billerud.com or if you have any questions regarding the recruitment, please contact Mimmi Jonsson, Sr TAP; mimmi.jonsson@billerud.com

Application information

Selection and interviews will be held on an ongoing basis. Please apply as soon as possible.