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The work

The Deployment Release Deputy is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the release and deployment of software solutions within a fast‑paced SAP program environment. This role supports planning, refining, and managing deployment activities tied to major SAP software releases, leveraging Agile methodologies, iterative development practices, and SAP ChaRM. The Deployment Release Deputy works closely with cross‑functional teams to schedule, execute, and monitor release activities while proactively identifying risks, resolving issues, and ensuring smooth deployment through hypercare. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and hands‑on experience with release management tools and project tracking.

Key responsibilities:

Build and maintain deployment plans, including tracking milestones, task dependencies, and critical path activities
Monitor and manage release schedules, identifying risks and mitigation strategies
Coordinate and execute deployment and release activities with cross‑functional teams including software delivery, OCM, and Release Management
Support development and implementation of deployment strategies, standards, and best practices
Maintain clear documentation related to release and deployment processes
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to deployment, release management, and environment readiness
Provide timely and accurate status updates to stakeholders and project leadership
Assist in continuous improvement initiatives for deployment and release processes
Support integration with Agile delivery cycles, CI/CD workflows, and SAP ChaRM processes

Here’s what you need:

Experience coordinating complex software deployments or release management activities
Familiarity with Agile principles, SAP release processes, and iterative development cycles
Hands‑on experience with project tracking tools (MS Project, Gantt charts, Jira, etc.)
Understanding of CI/CD concepts and release automation
Ability to work collaboratively across functional, technical, and leadership teams

Nice to have:

Experience with SAP ChaRM and SAP software release cycles
Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud deployment processes
Experience supporting hypercare activities and post‑release stabilization
Background working on large‑scale enterprise or federal programs

Eligibility requirements:

US Citizen (no duals)
Ability to obtain a client Public Trust government clearance

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$116,900—$243,100 USD

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