SAP Data & Analytics Architect Senior Manager

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.

• 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) and 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.

• 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 SAP S/4
  
  HANA, Success Factors, IBP, BW/4
  
  HANA, ECC, etc.
• Integrate Non‑SAP systems and third‑party and cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, Databricks, etc.) using APIs, OData, and data pipelines.
• Understand different migration paths of the 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.

• 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.

• Strong understanding of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), supply chain analytics, sales and operational analytics.
• Experience designing end-to-end analytics & planning solutions.
• 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).

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring.