SAP S​/HANA Data Transformation Advisor

The work Accenture is looking for a strategic SAP S/4

HANA Data Transformation Advisor to help our clients navigate their S/4

HANA transformation journeys. In this role, you will be helping to shape enterprise-wide data strategies, implementing robust governance frameworks, and guiding the seamless transformation of data across SAP landscapes. Working as part of our SAP Advisory Practice, you’ll collaborate with business and IT stakeholders across domains such as Finance, Supply Chain, and HR. You’ll help shape data architectures, guide technology adoption, and ensure that clients are ready to scale and innovate with clean, consistent, and connected data at the core of their operations.

Engage with diverse stakeholders from data owners to C‑suite executives to align IT and data strategies with overall business goals, shaping roadmaps for S/4

HANA transformations. Define and implement data governance frameworks, including ownership models, stewardship roles, and escalation paths. Act as a trusted advisor for SAP Master Data Governance (MDG), supporting clients in designing governance models and workflows for core data domains (e.g., customer, vendor, material, finance). Promote data as a strategic asset by aligning governance with broader business and compliance requirements. Stay informed on industry trends and regulatory changes that impact enterprise data governance.

Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities to expand our advisory services across governance, migration, and analytics. Foster a learning culture by mentoring team members and sharing expertise across the SAP data transformation space.

Facilitate workshops to assess current‑state data processes and define future‑state designs across key functional areas. Lead the design of end‑to‑end data solutions for either SAP MDG, SAP Datasphere, SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC), or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). Support the development of enterprise data models and architecture that enable high‑quality analytics and insights. Document and validate data requirements with business and IT stakeholders across Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and other domains.

Translate business reporting needs into scalable analytics solutions using SAP HANA Cloud and SAC. Ensure that blueprinting activities are informed by both governance needs and migration feasibility.

Provide advisory guidance on data migration strategies early in the transformation lifecycle, including scope definition, tooling selection, and sequencing. Recommend and support tools such as SAP S/4

HANA Migration Cockpit and SAP Data Services for structured data movement and harmonization. Advise clients on data profiling, quality assessment, and cleansing initiatives to improve readiness for transformation. Support the enablement of integrated analytics by aligning SAP Datasphere and BDC solutions with clean, governed source data. Ensure that foundational data structures support downstream enablement of analytics, AI/ML innovations, and real‑time reporting.

• Master's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field, or bachelor’s degree with strong relevant experience.
• 2‑10+ years of consulting experience in SAP data‑related domains (Master Data Management/Governance, Data Warehouse and Analytics, S/4
  
  HANA migration).
• Strong communication skills in English (Dutch is a plus), with the ability to convey complex data topics to business‑centric audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and concise business language.
• Proven experience in conducting blueprint workshops and documenting business requirements.
• Experience with SAP Activate methodology.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Bonus points for SAP data‑related certification or other formal SAP certifications.
• Hands‑on experience with either SAP MDG or similar master data governance tools; or SAP BW/4
  
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