ERP Release Manager

Ford Motor Company

ERP Release Manager in Enterprise Technology at Ford, overseeing SAP delivery dependencies across multiple teams. Ensuring integrated execution priorities and platform stability in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the connective layer across the SAP delivery ecosystem, aligning cross-program release dependencies across Supply Chain, Finance, Invoicing, MMP, and related capabilities
Ensure quality, stability, and release readiness across foundational SAP capabilities
Coordinate integrated testing scope, risk visibility, and release readiness from upstream design decisions through cutover execution
Leverage deep SAP expertise and a proactive, governance-driven mindset to ensure that design, configuration, and process changes are translated into clear testing scope and integrated execution priorities that support platform stability and business confidence at scale.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
Minimum of 8 years of experience in enterprise application testing or quality management
Minimum of 3 years of proven experience leading testing teams or testing leads
Experience working in a global or multi-location delivery model across complex, multi-platform SAP landscapes
Demonstrated problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional, globally distributed team
Strong understanding of enterprise testing methodologies and how they enable end-to-end validation across integrated business processes
Ability to translate design, configuration, and process changes into comprehensive testing scope, integration scenarios, and dependency mapping
Strong understanding of integration concepts, including interfaces, data flows, and cross-system dependencies within SAP landscapes
Experience identifying downstream and upstream impacts of changes across complex, multi-system environments
Familiarity with SAP testing and delivery toolchains (e.g., ALM, defect tracking, dashboards) to support traceability across design, testing, and release readiness
Ability to assess gaps in testing coverage and ensure alignment across teams to support integrated execution
Proficiency in verbal and written English required; willingness to collaborate with global teams in the US and India and travel as needed to support program objectives.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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Hard Skills & Tools

enterprise application testingquality managementSAP expertisetesting methodologiesintegration conceptsdata flowsdependency mappingproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingtesting coverage

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationindependent workcross-functional teamworkgovernance-driven mindsetability to translate complex conceptsstakeholder engagementproactive approachleadershipadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Information TechnologyBachelor's degree in Computer Sciencerelated field degree