Data Architect, S/4HANA Transition

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the enterprise data architecture for the transition from ECC to S/4HANA, establishing principles, reference architectures, and guidelines for various data domains such as Finance, Supply Chain, Order-to-Cash, and Procure-to-Pay.

• Develop a reporting strategy that integrates ECC and S/4HANA datasets to ensure consistent KPI definitions and enable cross-system analytics (e.g., consolidated financials, inventory, order fulfillment), which includes the use of semantic layers and data virtualization/replication when necessary.

• Create models for both canonical and system-specific data (conceptual, logical, physical) while establishing golden sources, conformed dimensions, data standards, and conventions for naming/versioning.

• Specify integration patterns (e.g., SLT/ODP/CDC, APIs, files, events) between SAP and the analytical stack, striking a balance between latency, cost, reliability, and data quality.

• Facilitate analytics and planning in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) by curating models, measures, and calculations; designing security and data access patterns; and guiding standards for dashboard/story design.

• Manage ETL/ELT pipelines utilizing SAP BusinessObjects Data Services (BODS) and modern orchestration techniques; define error handling, lineage, and observability measures.

• Generate and maintain architecture artifacts (capability maps, value streams, domain models, roadmaps, standards) aligned with TOGAF ADM phases A–D, communicating them effectively to both technical and business stakeholders.

• Mentor delivery teams and provide architectural reviews to ensure solutions align with the strategy while achieving near-term goals during the phased migration.

⛳️ Requirements

• Generally requires a University Degree or equivalent experience along with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with a minimum of 7 years' experience.

• Familiarity with the SAP ECC data model, including core modules and common customizations/extensions.

• Knowledge of the SAP S/4HANA data model, encompassing CDS views, embedded analytics concepts, and distinctions from ECC.

• Proven experience in data architecture/engineering with comprehensive ownership of enterprise data platforms.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory, as only U.S. citizens are permitted to access information under this program/contract.

• Experience with Snowflake, focusing on data modeling for analytics, performance tuning, governance, and cost optimization.

• Proficiency in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) including modeling, security, stories, and planning, alongside experience with SAP BusinessObjects Data Services (BODS) for ETL/ELT processes.

• Familiarity with SAP Business Data Cloud / SAP Datasphere for semantic modeling, data federation/replication, and governance purposes.

• Experience in designing bridge/transition architectures that facilitate multi-system reporting during significant transformations.

• TOGAF-certified, with practical experience in utilizing the TOGAF framework to construct and communicate architecture to both business and technical stakeholders.

• Background in formal architecture modeling techniques such as UML, BPMN, SysML, and ArchiMate.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life insurance

• Short-term disability

• Long-term disability

• 401(k) match

• Flexible spending accounts

• Flexible work schedules

• Employee assistance program

• Employee Scholar Program

• Parental leave

• Paid time off

• Holidays