SAP BW Architect

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Must Have Skills:
• BW/4HANA upgrades and system conversions
• SAP HANA architecture and modeling
• SAP Readiness Check and Simplification Items
• ADSO, Composite Providers, Open ODS Views
• DTPs, Transformations, Routines
• HANA optimized modeling concepts

Nice to Have Skills:
Strong experience in BW/4HANA upgrade or conversion architecture
• Assess existing SAP BW landscape (BW 7.x / BW on HANA) and recommend:
o System Conversion
o Shell Conversion
• Remote Conversion

Detailed Job Description:

SAP HANA Upgrade Architecture
The SAP BW/4HANA Upgrade Architect will be responsible for leading the end to end architecture, planning, and execution of SAP BW on HANA and BW 7.x system upgrades and transitions to SAP BW/4HANA. The role focuses on technical architecture, system conversion strategy, risk mitigation, performance optimization, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Strategy
• Define and own the overall BW/4HANA upgrade or conversion architecture
• Assess existing SAP BW landscape (BW 7.x / BW on HANA) and recommend:
o System Conversion
o Shell Conversion
o Remote Conversion
• Design target-state BW/4HANA architecture, including:
o Data models (ADSO, Composite Providers, Open ODS Views)
o Data flow redesign and simplification
o Integration with S/4HANA, ECC, and non SAP systems
Upgrade & Conversion Execution
• Lead SAP HANA and BW/4HANA upgrade activities, including:
o SAP Readiness Check
o Custom Code Adaptation (SPAU/SPDD)
o Simplification Item resolution
• Oversee system activities:
o SUM / DMO execution
o Unicode and HANA compatibility handling
• Ensure minimal downtime and business continuity during upgrade
Data Modeling & Optimization
• Redesign legacy objects (InfoCubes, DSOs, MultiProviders) into:
o ADSOs
o Composite Providers
• Optimize performance using:
o HANA push down logic
o Advanced DTPs and transformations
o Partitioning and modeling best practices
Security, Transport & Governance
• Design and enforce:
o Authorizations and Analysis Authorizations
o Transport and landscape strategy
o Naming conventions and modeling standards
• Ensure compliance with SAP recommended BW/4HANA best practices
Testing & Go Live Support
• Define testing strategy:
o Unit Testing
o Integration Testing
o User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Support cutover planning, go live, and hypercare activities
• Perform post go live performance tuning and stabilization
Stakeholder Engagement
• Act as the primary technical architect for business and IT stakeholders
• Collaborate with:
o Functional leads
o Basis teams
o SAP vendors and system integrators
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to BW development teams

Required Skills & Experience
Mandatory Skills
• 10+ years of SAP BW experience
• 5+ years hands on experience with SAP BW/4HANA
• Strong experience in:
o BW/4HANA upgrades and system conversions
o SAP HANA architecture and modeling
o SAP Readiness Check and Simplification Items
• In depth expertise in:
o ADSO, Composite Providers, Open ODS Views
o DTPs, Transformations, Routines
o HANA optimized modeling concepts
Technical Knowledge
• SAP BW 7.x → BW/4HANA transition tools
• Custom code remediation
• Performance tuning on SAP HANA
• Integration with:
o S/4HANA
o ECC
o SAP Datasphere (optional)
o Third party BI tools (Power BI, SAC – good to have)

Preferred Qualifications
• SAP BW/4HANA Certification
• SAP HANA or S/4HANA certification
• Experience handling large, complex BW landscapes
• Strong documentation and presentation skills

Soft Skills
• Strong architectural thinking and problem solving
• Excellent stakeholder communication
• Ability to manage technical risks and dependencies
• Leadership and mentoring capability