Kering SAP Demand and Release Manager

Paris • France

Friday, January 9, 2026

Kering, a prestigious global luxury conglomerate, oversees the growth of an array of distinguished brands in the realms of fashion, leather goods, and jewelry, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen, among others. The group is renowned for placing creativity at the core of its strategic vision, enabling its brands to push the boundaries of creative expression while shaping the future of luxury in a sustainable and responsible manner. With a workforce of 47,000 employees and a revenue of €17.2 billion in 2024, Kering stands as a beacon of innovation and excellence in the luxury industry.

1. Manage a global team responsible for SAP change and release management across EMEA, AMER, and APAC regions.
2. Oversee the portfolio of change requests and define processes for SAP project and maintenance activities.
3. Implement and manage change request tools such as JIRA, with support from the Kering change management solutions team.
4. Coordinate the change request portfolio with various domains and the Functional Integration team responsible for the Change Approval Board.
5. Orchestrate the delivery process for releases, including urgent corrections and scheduled updates, generated by projects and change requests.
6. Maintain and integrate release management tools such as SAP CHARM with change management systems.
7. Plan, prepare, and coordinate release deployments in collaboration with domain and project managers.
8. Ensure adherence to release management guidelines and support alignment of the SAP landscape with project and maintenance needs.
9. Establish and communicate the release schedule and monitor associated deliverables.
10. Validate and communicate release content and manage communication with IT and business teams regarding system updates.

1. Minimum of 5 years of SAP expertise in project and maintenance activities, with experience in release management.
2. Proficiency in SAP ChaRM and JIRA; knowledge of Service Now is advantageous.
3. Fluency in English, with additional proficiency in Italian and French being beneficial.

1. Strong communication and coordination abilities to manage internal teams and subcontractors.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships.
3. Service-oriented mindset with a focus on customer satisfaction.
4. Analytical skills to identify and solve complex problems.
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

At least 5 years of experience in SAP project and maintenance activities, with a focus on release management.

Opportunities to be part of a major IT transformation program in the luxury industry, with potential for career advancement within Kering Technologies and other divisions.

Kering fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, believing that diversity in gender, age, nationality, culture, and beliefs enriches the work environment. The company is committed to providing equal opportunities and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.