Kering SAP Demand and Release Manager

Paris • France

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Kering, a global luxury conglomerate, oversees the growth and development of a prestigious portfolio of fashion, leather goods, and jewelry brands, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, and Balenciaga, among others. With creativity as its strategic cornerstone, Kering empowers its brands to push the boundaries of creative expression while ensuring sustainable and responsible luxury. The group employs 47,000 individuals worldwide and reported revenues of €17.2 billion in 2024.

1. Manage a global team for SAP change and release management across EMEA, AMER, and APAC regions.
2. Oversee the portfolio of change requests and establish change management processes for SAP projects and maintenance.
3. Implement and manage change request tools such as JIRA, in collaboration with the change management solutions team.
4. Facilitate the change request portfolio with various domains and the Functional Integration team.
5. Coordinate the release delivery process, including urgent corrections and regular updates, generated by projects and change requests.
6. Maintain release management tools like SAP CHARM and ensure their integration with change management tools.
7. Plan, prepare, and coordinate release deployments with domain managers and project managers.
8. Ensure adherence to release management guidelines and support the 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 teams and business units regarding system updates and availability.

1. 5+ years of SAP expertise in project and maintenance activities with release management experience.
2. Experience in change management using SAP ChaRM and JIRA; knowledge of Service Now is advantageous.
3. Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in Italian and French is beneficial.

1. Strong communication and coordination skills for managing internal teams and offshore subcontractors.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships.
3. Service-oriented mindset and teamwork capabilities.
4. Analytical skills to identify and solve complex problems.
5. Proficient in documenting, reporting, and presenting analyses and recommendations.

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

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Opportunities to participate in a major IT transformation program within the luxury industry, with numerous career advancement prospects within Kering Technologies and other group professions.

Kering fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing diversity in gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation. This commitment enriches the work environment and enhances the group's adaptability to a changing world.