SAP BASIS Administrator - Advanced

Company DescriptionTo be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story.O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people.With nearly 19,000 employees and an unparalleled footprint spanning almost 64 plants in 18 countries, O-I is a truly global maker of glass packaging.Job DescriptionThe SAP Basis Administrator provides advanced technical expertise and operational support for SAP Basis services to ensure the stability, security, performance, and availability of SAP environments supporting global business operations.This role works independently on complex operational issues and collaborates closely with application, infrastructure, cybersecurity, hosting providers, and business teams to maintain and continuously improve both on-premise and cloud-based SAP platforms.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIESPerform SAP system lifecycle activities including installations, configurations, patching, upgrades, system copies, refreshes, and ongoing maintenance of SAP environments.Monitor SAP landscape performance, availability, and system health, proactively identifying and resolving issues affecting business operations.Troubleshoot complex SAP Basis, infrastructure, connectivity, and performance issues across development, quality assurance, and production environments.Execute performance tuning, root cause analysis, and problem resolution activities to improve system stability and reliability.Manage SAP transports, background jobs, batch processing, and other SAP operational activities in accordance with established procedures and controls.Support SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), integration technologies, and cloud-based SAP solutions to ensure reliable connectivity and system performance.Collaborate with application, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and vendor teams to support system availability, upgrades, and operational improvements.Coordinate technical activities with hosting providers and third-party support partners to ensure service levels and operational standards are achieved.Participate in disaster recovery testing, backup management, high-availability activities, and business continuity planning.Support internal and external audit activities, including documentation, access reviews, control validation, and evidence collection.Administer and support third-party tools including RevTrac, OpenText, AutoSys, and other SAP-related technologies.Contribute to the development and maintenance of SAP Basis standards, procedures, operational documentation, and knowledge-sharing materials.Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members and offshore support resources as needed.Participate in on-call rotations and provide support during critical incidents, maintenance windows, and upgrade activities.QualificationsBachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in SAP Basis administration across multiple SAP environments.Strong experience with SAP Basis administration, system monitoring, troubleshooting, upgrades, transports, system refreshes, and performance management.Experience supporting SAP environments hosted by external service providers or cloud platforms.Working knowledge of operating systems, databases, networking concepts, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity fundamentals.Experience supporting SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), integrations, or related SAP technologies is preferred.Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, job failures, connectivity challenges, and infrastructure-related incidents.Experience coordinating activities with external vendors, hosting providers, and global support teams.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.Effective written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced, global environment.Willingness to participate in on-call rotations and occasional off-hours support requirements.Additional InformationREPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This position will report to Service Delivery Manager - Basis, Mobile and Technology IntegrationTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Less than 10%What we offer at O-I:Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position will be between $91,330 - $114,160. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are:Vacation time and paid holidaysHealth, dental, prescription and vision care coverageGenerous insurance discounts with participation in Company wellness programWellness incentive where you can earn money for your HSA or HRAGroup life insuranceAccidental death & dismemberment insuranceVoluntary employee and dependent life insuranceParental leave benefits401(k) retirement saving plans with defined contributionsAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.O-I is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category. Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io: Full-timeFunction: Information TechnologyExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Packaging And Containers