SAP ILM Data Archiving Consultant - Remote

Role: SAP ILM Data Archiving Consultant
Location: Remote
Overview :

Position Overview
Client is seeking an experienced SAP ILM Data Archiving Consultant to join our SAP Data Management practice. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM), Data Archiving, Data Volume Management (DVM), and system decommissioning initiatives that help organizations optimize SAP environments, reduce infrastructure costs, improve system performance, and maintain compliance with data retention requirements.

The SAP ILM Data Archiving Consultant will work closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, project managers, and client leadership to develop and execute comprehensive data archiving and system decommissioning strategies. This position requires a combination of functional consulting, technical design, SAP ABAP development, and data governance expertise to successfully deliver end-to-end archiving and decommissioning solutions.

The employee's performance will be evaluated based on project delivery success, solution quality, customer satisfaction, technical expertise, collaboration, communication effectiveness, and adherence to Auritas standards and methodologies.
Key Responsibilities SAP Data Archiving & ILM Consulting
Analyze existing SAP landscapes to determine decommissioning requirements and identify opportunities for system optimization and cost reduction.
Design, implement, and support SAP ILM and Data Archiving solutions.
Execute data archiving initiatives while maintaining data integrity and ensuring accessibility of archived information.
Develop and implement customized system decommissioning strategies, including system shutdown, data extraction, migration, and long-term retention planning.
Assess and map data relationships, dependencies, and profiles to determine retention, archiving, and deletion requirements.
Design and enforce enterprise data archiving strategies, including data classification frameworks, retention policies, and storage optimization approaches.
Support both SAP and non-SAP system decommissioning projects throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead and deliver end-to-end SAP Data Archiving implementations.
Technical Solution Design & Development

Utilize database management systems to manage large volumes of data during extraction, migration, archiving, and retention activities.
Support syntax conversion requirements between source and target database environments.
Convert business and functional requirements into detailed technical specifications and solution designs.
Design and develop SAP ABAP enhancements required to support archiving and decommissioning initiatives.
Develop custom reports and enhancements based on client requirements.
Create SQL-based reporting solutions and analytical capabilities.
Collaborate with technical teams to ensure scalable, efficient, and compliant archiving solutions.
Support testing, validation, deployment, and production support activities.
Documentation & Governance

Develop comprehensive documentation detailing archived data, retention rules, storage locations, metadata, and audit requirements.
Ensure compliance with corporate, regulatory, and legal retention requirements.
Maintain project documentation, technical specifications, solution designs, and operational procedures.
Support governance initiatives related to information lifecycle management and enterprise data retention.
Participate in audit support activities and compliance reviews when required.

Client Engagement & Project Delivery
Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, and project leadership to align archiving and decommissioning initiatives with organizational objectives.
Conduct workshops, knowledge transfer sessions, and best practice training related to SAP Data Archiving and System Decommissioning.
Provide strategic recommendations regarding data lifecycle management and retention strategies.
Support project planning, effort estimation, and resource planning activities.
Participate in customer meetings, status reviews, and project governance sessions.
Ensure successful delivery of project milestones, deliverables, and customer expectations.

Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Experience
Minimum 8 years of overall professional experience.
Minimum 5 years of SAP Data Volume Management (DVM) and SAP Data Archiving experience.
Minimum 3 years of SAP and/or non-SAP system decommissioning experience.
Experience successfully delivering at least two system decommissioning projects.
Minimum 4 years of SAP ABAP development experience with hands-on project delivery.
Experience leading at least two end-to-end SAP Data Archiving implementations.
Experience working with large-scale enterprise SAP landscapes and data management initiatives.

Technical Skills
SAP Information Lifecycle Management (SAP ILM)
SAP Data Archiving
SAP Data Volume Management (DVM)
SAP System Decommissioning
SAP ABAP Development
Database Management Systems
SQL Reporting and Development
Data Extraction and Migration
Data Retention and Compliance Management
Data Classification Frameworks
Technical Design and Solution Architecture
System Landscape Analysis
Data Governance Principles
Documentation and Audit Support
Business Process Analysis

Professional Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
Customer-focused consulting mindset.
Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams.
Knowledge-sharing and training capabilities.
Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with SAP Carve-Out projects.
Knowledge of custom archiving solutions and methodologies.
SAP BASIS knowledge and administration experience.
Experience with one or more SAP functional modules.
Experience with SAP HANA Data Aging.
Experience archiving functional objects within SAP HANA, SAP CRM, SAP BW, and SAP HR environments.
SAP certifications related to SAP ILM, Data Archiving, ABAP Development, or SAP Technology.
Experience supporting enterprise-wide data governance and compliance initiatives.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Ability to work in a professional office environment.
Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
Ability to occasionally lift and move office equipment, supplies, or laptops up to 25 pounds.
Ability to travel locally for business-related activities if required.
Reasonable accommodations may be provided in accordance with applicable laws.