OPEN: Data Architect – SAP Systems
Summary
Design and govern enterprise data architecture across SAP systems (S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud), focusing on data integration, analytics platforms, and data governance to support strategic transformation.
We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: Data Architect – SAP Systems
Resume Due Date:Monday, August 25, 2025 (5:00PM EST)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Level: Senior
Duration: 24 Months
Hours of work:35 Hours per week
Location: 700 University Ave, Toronto – CHQ
Work Mode: Hybrid 2 days remote
Job Overview
- As a Data Architect – SAP Systems at our client, this role plays a pivotal part in designing, governing, and optimizing the data architecture across the SAP landscape.
- Collaboration with business stakeholders, solution architects, and technical teams is key to ensuring the integrity, accessibility, and value of enterprise data.
- Expertise in SAP data models, integration, analytics, and governance will drive data-driven decision-making and support the Strategic Transformation Roadmap (STR).
Key Responsibilities
Data Architecture & Governance
- Responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise data architecture for SAP systems (S/4HANA, ECC, BW/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, etc.), ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.
- Defines and governs SAP data models, master and transactional data structures, and data flows across modules and integrated systems.
- Establishes and enforces data governance, data quality, and metadata management standards for SAP environments.
- Collaborates with business and IT teams to define data requirements, data lineage, and data stewardship processes.
- Oversees data migration, cleansing, harmonization, and transformation activities for SAP projects and upgrades.
Integration & Analytics
- Architects robust, scalable, and secure data integration solutions between SAP and non-SAP systems using tools such as SAP Data Services, SLT, PI/PO, Integration Suite, and third-party middleware.
- Enables advanced analytics and reporting by designing and optimizing SAP data warehouses (BW/4HANA), data lakes, and analytics platforms (SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP HANA, etc.).
- Supports the implementation of real-time, batch, and event-driven data integration patterns.
- Ensures data accessibility, consistency, and performance for business intelligence, analytics, and compliance reporting.
Stakeholder Engagement & Solution Delivery
- Partners with business stakeholders, solution architects, developers, and data stewards to deliver data-driven solutions and insights.
- Provides expert guidance on SAP data architecture best practices, data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
- Leads data architecture reviews, solution design workshops, and knowledge transfer sessions.
- Supports testing, validation, and troubleshooting of data flows, integrations, and reporting solutions.
Continuous Learning & Thought Leadership
- Stays current with SAP data architecture innovations, emerging technologies, and industry trends.
- Shares insights, best practices, and lessons learned within the data and SAP communities.
- Mentors and develops internal talent, fostering a data-driven and collaborative culture.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in data architecture, with at least 5 years specializing in SAP environments (S/4HANA, ECC, BW/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, etc.).
- Proven experience designing and implementing SAP data models, data integration, and analytics solutions.
- Strong knowledge of SAP data management tools (SAP Data Services, SLT, PI/PO, Integration Suite), data warehousing, and analytics platforms.
- Experience with data governance, data quality, metadata management, and regulatory compliance in SAP environments.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Recognized certifications in SAP data management, architecture (TOGAF), or data governance (DGSP, CDMP) are highly desirable.
Key Competencies
- Expertise in SAP data architecture and modeling.
- Proficiency in data integration, migration, and analytics.
- Awareness of data governance, quality, and compliance.
- Strategic planning and solution delivery capabilities.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Self-driven, with strong initiative.
- Experience working with utility experts and high-performing ERP teams.
- Commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing.