Senior Managing SAP Analytics SME

IntroductionAs a Package Consultant at IBM, get ready to tackle numerous mission-critical company directives. Our team takes on the challenge of designing, developing and re-engineering highly complex application components and integrating software packages using various tools. You will use a mix of consultative skills, business knowledge, and technical expertise to effectively integrate packaged technology into our clients' business environment and achieve business results.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesAn SAP Analytics Lead plays a critical role in managing and delivering SAP analytics solutions within an organization. Their responsibilities span strategic, technical, and managerial domains, often requiring close collaboration with business and IT teams. Below is a breakdown of the typical roles and responsibilities of an SAP Analytics Lead:Strategic LeadershipDefine Analytics Strategy: Align SAP analytics solutions with the company's overall business goals and strategies. Ensure that analytics capabilities are leveraged to enhance decision-making processes.Stakeholder ManagementAct as the point of contact for executives, department heads, and end-users to understand business requirements and define analytics roadmaps.Advise on SAP Analytics ProductsProvide expertise on various SAP analytics tools like SAP BW (Business Warehouse), SAP HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), and SAP BusinessObjects.Project ManagementLead SAP Analytics Projects: Manage end-to-end project lifecycle, from planning and requirement gathering to implementation and support.Resource PlanningEnsure the availability of the right technical resources and skillsets to deliver analytics projects successfully.Risk ManagementIdentify risks in analytics projects and establish mitigation plans.Solution Design & ArchitectureTechnical Solution Design: Lead the design and development of SAP analytics architectures and data models, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.Data IntegrationOversee the integration of various data sources into SAP systems like SAP BW/4HANA, SAP HANA, and external data sources.Tool Selection & ArchitectureChoose appropriate SAP analytics tools (SAP BW, SAP HANA, SAP BusinessObjects, SAP Analytics Cloud, etc.) and ensure they are architecturally sound.Team Leadership & MentoringLead Analytics Team: Manage a team of SAP developers, data architects, and analysts. Provide guidance, technical mentorship, and support.Training & DevelopmentEnsure continuous development of the team through training in SAP tools and emerging analytics trends.Data Governance & Quality ManagementImplement data governance policies to ensure that data is accurate, secure, and accessible within SAP systems.Data Quality ManagementMonitor data quality, working with data stewards to ensure data consistency and reliability across systems.Technical Expertise & SupportHands-on Expertise: Although primarily a leadership role, there may be times when the SAP Analytics Lead will need to step in and provide technical expertise in data modeling, reporting, or analytics development.TroubleshootingResolve high-level technical issues, performance problems, and integration challenges related to SAP analytics systems.Reporting & AnalyticsOversee the design and development of SAP-based reports and dashboards (e.g., using SAP Analytics Cloud or BusinessObjects) that provide insights to stakeholders.KPI MonitoringEnsure that key performance indicators (KPIs) are tracked and reported correctly across the organization.Continuous ImprovementIdentify areas for optimization in current SAP analytics deployments, such as improving performance, reducing costs, or increasing functionality.Adopt New TechnologiesStay updated with the latest SAP analytics tools and innovations (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW/4HANA, SAC) and recommend upgrades or migrations where necessary.Compliance & SecurityWork with security and compliance teams to ensure that the analytics platforms meet regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOX).Security ImplementationImplement security measures within SAP analytics systems to ensure data privacy and protection against breaches.Collaboration with Other IT and Business FunctionsWork with other departments, such as finance, sales, and HR, to understand their data needs and ensure they are met through the SAP analytics tools.Collaboration with SAP Basis & Infrastructure TeamsEnsure the SAP analytics systems work seamlessly with the underlying infrastructure, including databases and cloud environments.Required Technical and Professional ExpertiseDeep SAP Knowledge: A thorough understanding and minimum of 10 years of the SAP landscape, including modules like SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, and data migration tools such as SAP Data Services, or any other migration tools. Strong understanding of master data, transactional data, and data governance principles. Executed a minimum of 5 E2E go-lives. Experience with extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes, especially in SAP environments. Understanding of database management, data integration, and the overall architecture of how data flows within SAP systems.Preferred Technical and Professional ExpertiseExperience working with SAP FI/CO, MM, SD or PM and Master Data.About Business UnitIBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world's economy. IBM Services partners with the world's leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter business by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.Your Life @ IBMIn a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.Are you ready to be an IBMer?About IBMIBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.Location StatementIBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being; financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, and the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan; generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, and 12 weeks parental bonding leave; training and educational resources; and diverse and inclusive employee resource groups.This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

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