SAP Data & Analytics Architect Senior Manager

SAP Data & Analytics Architect Senior Manager

Location: Birmingham, London & Manchester

Experience Level: Senior Manager

Type: Full Time

Business Area: Technology

Contract type: Permanent

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 of solution architecture, client advisory, delivery oversight and ensuring scalable, high-quality data and analytics solutions aligned with business goals.

• 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.
• 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.
• Success Factors Reporting, Domains and custom fields enablement.
• Ensure scalability, performance optimization, and data governance compliance.

• Integrate SAP and non‑SAP systems including:
• 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.

• 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.

• Contribute to innovation in: AI‑driven analytics, Embedded analytics, Data monetization strategies
• Build reusable assets, accelerators, and frameworks.

• Strong understanding of:
  Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Supply chain Analytics, Sales and Operational Analytics

• SAP Certifications (preferred): SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere, SAP BW/4
  
  HANA
• 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.

• 10–15+ years of experience in SAP Data & Analytics.
• 5+ years in leadership or senior management roles.

• 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).