SAP Data & Analytics (D&A) General Manager

Title: SAP Data & Analytics (D&A) General Manager
Location:  Benton Harbour, MI Onsite (Relocation is fine)
Duration: 12+ Months

Min 15 years exp 

Job Description:
 We are seeking an experienced Data & Analytics (D&A) General Manager to serve as a day-to-day leader for our client’s D&A initiatives. This role will act as the single point of accountability for all D&A delivery across multiple engagement models, including Application Development (AD), Application Management Services (AMS), Business Services (BUS), and upcoming S/4HANA initiatives.
The individual will function as both a delivery leader and a trusted advisor to the client and their direct reportees, providing hands-on leadership, architectural guidance, and operational oversight across data, analytics, infrastructure, and business processes.

Key Responsibilities
D&A Leadership & Delivery

• Own and oversee end-to-end delivery of all Data & Analytics engagements, regardless of contract type.
• Act as the primary D&A leader and escalation point for multi-project initiatives.
• Ensure alignment of D&A solutions with client business objectives and technology strategy.
• Provide architectural oversight across data, analytics, infrastructure, and integration layers.

Technical & Architectural Responsibilities

• Lead data modeling, data architecture, and data federation across platforms, primarily Google Cloud Platform, SAP/S/4HANA, and related systems.
• Provide guidance on analytics and reporting solutions using tools such as SAP BW, SAP HANA, Tableau, and similar platforms.
• Advise on AI architecture and tool adoption, including Google Cloud Platform BigQuery, Gemini, Collibra, and SAP Joule.
• Oversee systems integration using web services, Client, and other enterprise integration patterns.
• Guide infrastructure and DevOps activities across cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform, AWS), including environment management and cloning strategies.

Delivery & Operations Management

• Lead technical project delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Manage multi-project delivery plans, dependencies, risks, and timelines.
• Oversee AMS operations and ensure service levels, stability, and continuous improvement.
• Support client business operations through data-driven insights and operational analytics.
• Manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.

Client Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a trusted advisor to both business and technical stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with senior client leadership and delivery teams.
• Manage complex issues, risks, and escalations, driving timely resolution.
• Build strong working relationships with client leadership and internal teams.

Required Skills & Experience
Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in data architecture, data modeling, and data federation.
• Hands-on experience with analytics and reporting platforms (BW, HANA, Tableau, or similar).
• Knowledge of AI platforms and tools within enterprise data ecosystems.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform, AWS) and modern DevOps practices.
• Proven background in enterprise systems integration.

Delivery & Management Skills

• Demonstrated experience leading complex technical project deliveries.
• Strong multi-project and program management capabilities.
• Experience managing AMS engagements and operational support models.
• Solid understanding of project financial management.

Client & Communication Skills

• Excellent communication skills across business and technical audiences.
• Proven ability to manage and resolve complex client issues.

Role Level

• Experience Manager level