SAP Datasphere, Analytics Planning Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Create, develop, and improve SAP Datasphere data models, which include semantic and consumption-ready models.

• Design and oversee SAP Analytics Cloud Planning solutions, focusing on planning models, stories, data actions, advanced formulas, input forms, and associated components.

• Facilitate planning and analytical scenarios within SAP Analytics Cloud.

• Implement performance optimization strategies for Datasphere data models, SAC models, stories, and planning solutions.

• Aid in the integration and utilization of data from SAP S/4HANA, incorporating ABAP CDS Views and clean-core principles.

• Support Service Delivery with SAP Datasphere administration matters pertinent to operations and the Vattenfall BDC platform.

• Collaborate on Data Access Controls and user authorization concepts.

• Contribute to the development and utilization of SAP BDC data product concepts, as well as standard and custom data products.

• Enhance knowledge and skills related to SAP BDC Object Store and emerging BDC capabilities.

• Engage with SAC and Datasphere Seamless Planning concepts and aid in their implementation.

• Take part in requirements analysis, user acceptance testing (UAT), releases, troubleshooting, and operational/SLA support.

• Provide guidance to business stakeholders on SAP Datasphere modelling across various business sectors.

• Investigate and resolve challenges related to data modelling, integration, planning logic, authorization, and solution performance.

• Produce and maintain both technical and user documentation.

• Assist in knowledge transfer, coaching, and training of team members.

• Work collaboratively with business stakeholders, platform management, architects, internal development teams, and external delivery partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive hands-on experience with SAP Datasphere, especially in data modelling and semantic modelling.

• Practical experience with SAP Analytics Cloud, encompassing both Analytics and Planning functionalities.

• Strong background in SAC Planning, including planning models, data actions, advanced formulas, input forms, and planning stories and applications.

• Familiarity with planning processes, ideally including financial and/or project planning.

• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA data structures and ABAP CDS Views, along with an understanding of clean-core principles.

• Experience in performance analysis and optimization of data models and analytics/planning solutions.

• Solid understanding of data access, Data Access Controls, and user authorization concepts.

• Insight into integration patterns between SAP source systems, Datasphere, and SAC.

• Experience in complex enterprise SAP and analytics environments.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.

• A collaborative mindset and a willingness to share knowledge, mentor colleagues, and contribute to team growth.

• Capability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• A structured approach to work with a focus on quality and sustainable solutions.

• Proficiency in English as the application language.

• Additional valuable experience with SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP BDC data products, SAP BDC Object Store, SAC and Datasphere Seamless Planning, SAP Datasphere administration, Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, SAP BPC, BW/IP, PaPM, or similar enterprise planning technologies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive remuneration.

• A challenging and international work environment.

• Opportunity to collaborate with some of the best professionals in the field.

• Interdisciplinary teams with support from dedicated colleagues.

• Attractive employment conditions.

• Opportunities for both personal and professional development.

• Pre-employment screening as part of the recruitment process.