SAP BW Lead
The BW Lead will support the Senior Enterprise Architect in shaping the BW modernization strategy and roadmap. Responsibilities include developing the technical specification document for the BW landscape and contributing to the RFP process by documenting requirements and participating in vendor walkthroughs. Additionally, the BW Lead will manage various Datasphere pilot use cases, including designing and developing data flows, documenting solutions, and providing walkthroughs to key stakeholders.
Duties
• Analyze current SAP BW architecture and design scalable data models.
• Document technical design, process flows, and deployment guidelines.
• Design and implement data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
• Perform data validation, reconciliation, and testing to ensure data quality.
• Collaborate with business and IT teams to gather reporting requirements.
• Support migration activities (e.g., BW 7.x to Datasphere).
• Execute pilot usecase for Datasphere
• Collaboration with team in the RFP documentation
• Responsible for building the BW Asset Inventory
Qualifications
1. Extensive experience (10+ years) in SAP BW including architecture, modeling, ETL, and reporting
2. Hands-on expertise in SAP BW on HANA and/or BW/4HANA, with a strong understanding of system migrations and landscape transformations
3. Proven track record in BW system upgrades, modernization initiatives, and greenfield/brownfield implementations
4. Experience in SAP Datasphere including data modeling, data integration, and end-to-end data flow design
5. Familiarity with SAP BusinessObjects, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), and other front-end tools for reporting and analytics
6. Deep understanding of SAP source systems (ECC, S/4HANA, Ariba, SuccessFactors, etc.) and data extraction techniques (ODP, CDS views, etc.)
7. Strong understanding of Data Architecture concepts
8. Strong experience in writing technical specification documents, solution documentation, and conducting knowledge transfer sessions
9. Ability to contribute to RFP processes, including drafting technical requirements, evaluating vendors, and supporting demos/walkthroughs
10. Proficient in performance optimization, data quality management, and troubleshooting complex data flows
11. Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with architects, functional leads, and business stakeholders
12. Experience working in agile or hybrid delivery models and using tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or Solution Manager
Deliverables
BW Technical Landscape Assessment
• Detailed analysis of current BW system (version, architecture, data models, performance)
• Gap assessment report highlighting areas for modernization Technical Specification
Documents
• Complete documentation of the existing BW landscape
• Design documents for target Datasphere architecture
• Technical designs for data models, flows, and integrations BW Modernization Strategy
Support
• Inputs and recommendations for the BW roadmap (migration, or greenfield)
• Participation in workshops with Enterprise Architecture and business teams
RFP Contribution
• Drafting of technical requirements and evaluation criteria
• Support during vendor walkthroughs, demos, and Q&A sessions
• Review and scoring of vendor proposals from a technical lens Data Modeling and
Development
• Design and build of optimized data flows (ETL/ELT) in Datasphere
• Creation of custom logic using Python or SQL where applicable Pilot Use Case
Implementation (Datasphere)
• End-to-end delivery of pilot use cases in SAP Datasphere
• Integration with SAP data sources using Integration Suite or ODP
• Performance tuning and data validation for the use case
Solution Documentation
• Comprehensive documentation of the developed solution(s)
• Data flow diagrams, mapping documents, and configuration details
The pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is between CA$95.00 and CA$105.00
Our voluntary benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tundra Technical Solutions would like to thank you for the interest you have demonstrated in this opportunity. However, only candidates with the required skills will be contacted.
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