Job Summary
Project: SAP BRIM Archiving Project
Role: ILM Technical Architect
Primary Skill: SAP ILM Architecture Design
Band: E3.1
Location: Onsite USA (Remote)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced ILM Technical Architect to lead the design and execution of SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) architecture for the SAP BRIM Archiving Project. The role requires deep expertise in SAP ILM, data archiving strategy, and SAP BRIMS4HANA landscapes, with strong ownership of architecture decisions, compliance alignment, and stakeholder engagement in an onsite (US remote) model.
Key Responsibilities
Design and own the SAP ILM architecture for BRIM data archiving and retention
Define archiving strategy, data objects, retention rules, and lifecycle policies aligned with business and compliance requirements
Lead ILM configuration and technical design, including object selection, rule assignment, and data flow design
Work closely with SAP BRIM, S4HANA, functional, technical, and BASIS teams to ensure seamless implementation
Support data readiness, mock runs, validation, and production execution of archiving activities
Ensure adherence to data privacy, legal hold, retention, and audit requirements
Identify and mitigate technical risks related to data volume, performance, and system stability
Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and support teams
Prepare and maintain architecture documents, technical designs, and runbooks
Support cutover, golive, and postarchiving validation activities
Mandatory Skills & Experience
Strong handson experience as an SAP ILM Technical Architect
Proven expertise in SAP ILM architecture design, data archiving, and retention management
Solid understanding of SAP BRIM and SAP S4HANA data models
Experience working on largescale archiving or system lifecycle management projects
Strong knowledge of compliance, audit, data privacy, and legal retention requirements
Excellent stakeholder communication and technical leadership skills
Preferred Secondary Skills
Experience with SAP ILM Store, Retention Management, and Legal Hold
Exposure to SAP BRIM modules (FICA, CI, Convergent Mediation)
Experience working in regulated or auditdriven enterprise environments
Ability to work effectively in onsite offshore delivery models
Experience & Band Fit
Typically 10 12+ years of overall SAP experience with deep ILM specialization
Role aligned to Band E3.1, requiring independent architectural ownership and senior stakeholder engagement
Key Responsibilities
Design and own the SAP ILM architecture for BRIM data archiving and retention
Define archiving strategy, data objects, retention rules, and lifecycle policies aligned with business and compliance requirements
Lead ILM configuration and technical design, including object selection, rule assignment, and data flow design
Work closely with SAP BRIM, S4HANA, functional, technical, and BASIS teams to ensure seamless implementation
Support data readiness, mock runs, validation, and production execution of archiving activities
Ensure adherence to data privacy, legal hold, retention, and audit requirements
Identify and mitigate technical risks related to data volume, performance, and system stability
Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and support teams
Prepare and maintain architecture documents, technical designs, and runbooks
Support cutover, golive, and postarchiving validation activities
Skill Requirements
Mandatory Skills & Experience
Strong handson experience as an SAP ILM Technical Architect
Proven expertise in SAP ILM architecture design, data archiving, and retention management
Solid understanding of SAP BRIM and SAP S4HANA data models
Experience working on largescale archiving or system lifecycle management projects
Strong knowledge of compliance, audit, data privacy, and legal retention requirements
Excellent stakeholder communication and technical leadership skills
Other Requirements
Preferred Secondary Skills
Experience with SAP ILM Store, Retention Management, and Legal Hold
Exposure to SAP BRIM modules (FICA, CI, Convergent Mediation)
Experience working in regulated or auditdriven enterprise environments
Ability to work effectively in onsite offshore delivery models
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