Job Description
SAP Data & Analytics Architect - Senior Manager will lead enterprise-wide data transformation initiatives leveraging SAP’s modern analytics stack, including SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC), SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), and SAP HANA Cloud.
This role requires a blend ofsolution architecture, client advisory, delivery oversight and ensuring scalable, high-quality data and analytics solutions aligned with business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy & Leadership
- Define and drive SAP Data & Analytics strategy aligned to business transformation goals.
- Lead large-scale digital transformation programs involving SAP BDC, Datasphere, SAC, AI and enterprise cloud data platforms.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.
- Establish best practices, governance frameworks, and delivery standards.
Solution Architecture & Design
- Architect end-to-end data platforms using:
- SAP BDC for unified data ecosystem and business context integration
- SAP Datasphere for data modeling, federation, and virtualization
- SAP SAC (BI & Planning) for reporting, dashboards, and enterprise planning
- SAP BDC Connect and Data Products framework
- Intelligent Applications and Data Packages
- Medallion Architecture (including HANA cloud)
- AI enablement.
- Design data models (Analytical, Semantic, Business Layer) aligned with business KPIs.
- Define data integration strategies (real-time, batch, hybrid) using SAP and non-SAP sources.
- Operational Reporting:
- S/4 HANA Embedded Analytics, VDM, CDS Views, Extensions, Custom CDS Views.
- SuccessFactors Reporting, Domains and custom fields enablement.
- Ensure scalability, performance optimization, and data governance compliance.
Integration & Ecosystem
- Integrate SAP and non-SAP systems including:
- SAP S/4HANA, SuccessFactors, IBP, BW/4HANA, ECC etc.
- Non-SAP systems
- Third-party and cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, Databricks etc.)
- Leverage APIs, OData, and data pipelines.
- Understand different migration paths of S/4 transformation journey.
- Enable real-time analytics and event-driven architectures.
Delivery & Program Management
- Lead SAP Analytics implementations end-to-end: Requirement gathering, Workshops and Playback sessions, Solution design, Build, Validate and deployment.
- Oversee Agile/Hybrid delivery models.
- Manage risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.
Pre-Sales & Thought Leadership
- Support business development: Solution proposals, Client presentations, RFP responses
- Contribute to innovation in: AI-driven analytics, Embedded analytics, Data monetization strategies
- Build reusable assets, accelerators, and frameworks.
Required Skills & Experience:
Functional Expertise
- Strong understanding of: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Supply chain Analytics, Sales and Operational Analytics
- Experience designing end-to-end Analytics & Planning solutions.
Qualifications
- SAP Certifications (preferred): SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere, SAP BW/4HANA
- Relevant industry certifications in cloud/data platforms are a plus.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or related field.
Experience
- 10–15+ years of experience in SAP Data & Analytics.
- 5+ years in leadership or senior management roles.
- Proven track record delivering large-scale SAP analytics transformations.
Preferred Attributes
- Experience in multi-industry environments (e.g., Retail, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Finance).
- Exposure to AI/ML integration in analytics.
- Strong consulting background (Big 4 or global system integrators).
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