BW_Native_BDC

We are seeking an experienced SAP AnalyticsLead with deep expertise in SAP BW/4HANA and SAPNative HANA to drive enterprise analytics, data transformation, andcross‑platform reporting solutions. The ideal candidate will bring strong SAPfunctional/domain knowledge, the ability to lead requirement discussions, andthe capability to convert SAP data into meaningful business insights across SAPand Azure Data Lake environments. Exposure to BDC (Business DataConsolidation) is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of analytics solutions using SAP BW/4HANA and SAP Native HANA.
  
• Architect scalable data models, ETL pipelines, and reporting structures aligned with business requirements.
  
• Drive requirement‑gathering sessions with business stakeholders and convert them into actionable solution designs.
  
• Develop high‑quality FSD (Functional Specification Documents), FMD (Functional Mapping Documents), and TSD (Technical Specification Documents).
  
• Lead new solution initiatives by transforming SAP data into business‑ready analytics solutions across SAP and Azure Data Lake environments.
  
• Collaborate with business teams across OTC, FTS, RTR, and MTD to understand process needs and deliver integrated analytics capabilities.
  
• Connect closely with business stakeholders to understand priorities, validate requirements, and ensure alignment throughout the delivery lifecycle.
  
• Drive and coordinate work across SAP BW, SAP HANA, and Azure Data Lake technical teams to ensure cohesive end‑to‑end solution delivery.
  
• Manage business communications, expectations, and estimations for analytics initiatives.
  
• Optimize HANA views, SQL logic, and performance for large‑volume datasets.
  
• Validate data flows from SAP S/4 and other systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency across reporting layers.
  
• Provide technical leadership, conduct code reviews, and enforce best practices across the analytics team.
  
• Support project planning, estimation, and delivery of analytics initiatives.
  
• Utilize BDC exposure (if applicable) to support data consolidation and harmonization efforts.
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Primary Skills:
  
• Strong hands‑on experience with SAP BW/4HANA modeling, architecture, and development
  
• Expertise in SAP Native HANA (SQL, Calculation Views, performance tuning)
  
• Strong functional and domain knowledge across SAP business processes (OTC, FTS, RTR, MTD).
  
• Proven ability to lead requirement workshops and convert business needs into structured design documents (FSD, FMD, TSD).
  
• Experience designing analytics solutions that integrate SAP data with cloud platforms such as Azure Data Lake.
  
• Ability to lead cross‑functional technical teams (BW, HANA, Azure) and ensure cohesive solution delivery.
  
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills, including estimation and business alignment.
  
• Experience leading analytics projects or teams in a global or multi‑site environment.
  

Good to Have

• Exposure to BDC (Business Data Consolidation)
  
• Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
  
• Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and enterprise reporting standards
  
• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies
  

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset
  
• Ability to influence and drive cross‑team collaboration
  
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
  
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment