SAP BW Technical Architect

Description

The Information Architect is responsible for the information solution design for projects that have a significant data/information architecture component. The architect must ensure that the design fits in with the overall architecture strategy and framework and meets all business requirements. The architect is responsible for the business requirements for SAP BW and Business Objects solutions but will be involved in other non SAP BW projects that have a significant data component. This role reports to the Director of Information Architecture.External Responsibilities Accountabilities Work with IT and business resources to gather business requirements and drive functional and technical designs for BI Solutions. Ensure that scope of solution is manageable; develop cost estimates and timelines for detailed analysis, design and implementation. Support a wide range of business groups, e.g. Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, HR, etc. Work with the IT and business colleagues to develop solutions to specific problems that at times leverage existing solutions and systems. Often this may require process reengineering to take advantage of existing capabilities. Lead the effort to define detailed business requirements for the solution with business SMEs and IT functional SAP experts. Present requirements and implementation options back to business. Work with business colleagues to define the analysis and reporting requirements. Research complex data issues with business colleagues; examine data in various source systems (SAP and nonSAP) for inconsistencies, review transformation logic and propose corrective alternatives. Develop current state and future state architectures. Develop alterative solutions and site benefits and concerns of each and recommendation. External Requirements PrerequisitesIndividual must have very good communication, analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to quickly absorb complex business information, identify key issues and details and present understandable alternatives to nontechnical and technical audiences. Must have a solid understanding of SAP BW frontend reporting and backend data structures and cubes. Experience with Business Objects is preferred. Strong SAP ECC6 Functional knowledge, either Supply Chain or Finance. Minimum of 5 years of experience with BI implementations using SAP BI and exposure to other BI tools (preferably Cognos or Hyperion). Must have SAP BI 7 experience. Strong experience and depth of knowledge in dimensional modeling and conceptual and logical data model designs. Experience in a CPG company is a plus. Strong experience with reporting tools. Must have ability to take business requirements and formulate reporting design. Operational IT experience, particularly in project delivery. Familiarity with project management best practices, methodologies, and tools. Should have a demonstrated portfolio of previous projects where the candidate was accountable/responsible for the analysis phase of the project supported by references. Passionate about IT, responsive, straightforward and customer oriented.