SAP Datasphere Consultant

Details: Job Description: SAP Analytics and Reporting Consultant (Customer Engagement)

Customer is seeking a highly skilled and motivated SAP Analytics and Reporting Consultant for a critical engagement starting immediately. This role is split into two phases: an initial, intensive knowledge transfer phase followed by a three‑month (minimum) on‑site engagement at our Parsippany, NJ headquarters. The consultant will first absorb complex data model and reporting knowledge from the outgoing expert and then transition into a key operational role, serving as the primary IT point‑of‑contact for all reporting and analytics needs within the Customer organization.

The primary objective is to rapidly acquire detailed technical and functional knowledge of Customer’s current reporting landscape.

• Data Model Deep Dive:
  Receive and document comprehensive knowledge transfer on the setup, architecture, and configuration of data models within SAP Datasphere (formerly DWC).
• Reporting Layer Understanding:
  Gain expertise on how the Datasphere models are consumed and the visualization logic is implemented in Power BI.
• SAP S/4
  
  HANA Analytics:
  Understand the configuration and design of Embedded Analytics components, specifically the use of Core Data Services (CDS) Views for transactional and analytical reporting in S/4
  
  HANA.
• Location/Timing:
  Preferred in‑person knowledge transfer at Parsippany, NJ.

The consultant will operate as the dedicated IT resource for reporting/analytics, based full‑time at the Customer Parsippany, NJ office.

• Reporting Requirements Gathering:
  Serve as the central point of contact for Customer business users and leaders, proactively collecting, documenting, and prioritizing new reporting and analytics requirements.
• Partner Coordination:
  Coordinate directly with internal and external development/implementation partners to translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure timely, accurate report delivery.
• Report Delivery & UAT:
  Oversee the end‑to‑end delivery lifecycle of reports, including quality assurance and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Adoption and Training:
  Work closely with business leaders to drive the adoption of new reporting tools and dashboards, potentially conducting end‑user training and developing necessary documentation.
• Operational Support:
  Provide first‑level support and maintenance for existing reports and analytical tools (Datasphere, Power BI, S/4
  
  HANA Embedded Analytics).
• Strategic Alignment:
  Act as a key liaison between the business and the IT department, ensuring the analytics roadmap aligns with Customer’s strategic goals.

🔑 Required Skills and Qualifications

• MUST HAVE:
  Proven, hands‑on experience with SAP Datasphere (or SAP Data Warehouse Cloud) data modeling and consumption
• Nice to Have:
  Strong experience in designing, developing, and publishing analytical reports using Power BI
• MUST HAVE:
  Deep technical knowledge of SAP S/4
  
  HANA Embedded Analytics including the creation and utilization of Core Data Services (CDS) Views.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and non‑technical business leaders.
• Proven ability to gather, translate, and manage business requirements for reporting solutions.
• Ability to be on‑site in Parsippany, NJ for the full duration of (3 months minimum).

• Start Date:
  
  Immediate (ASAP).
• Location:
  
  Customer Headquarters, Parsippany, NJ

Based on Experience

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