SAP ILM/Archiving

Job Summary
Serve as a technology architect specializing in SAP data archiving solutions including DART ILM and Archiving for a global organization adopting a hybrid work model. Apply deep experience of twelve to fourteen years to design robust compliant and scalable data lifecycle frameworks that reduce risk optimize storage and support smooth business operations in the utilities domain when applicable.
Responsibilities
Design comprehensive SAP data lifecycle and archiving architectures that align with enterprise standards regulatory expectations and performance objectives for complex hybrid landscapesAnalyze current SAP data growth patterns and retention practices to identify optimization opportunities that reduce storage costs while maintaining reliable access to critical business informationConfigure and refine SAP DART solutions to support compliant extraction of financial and operational data ensuring audit readiness and consistent reporting across global entitiesImplement SAP ILM policies that manage data retention residence and destruction in line with corporate and regional regulations helping to reduce risk associated with long term data storageDevelop robust SAP Archiving strategies covering selection criteria technical configuration and retrieval processes to maintain system performance while ensuring data remains accessible to authorized stakeholdersCollaborate with functional consultants and business process experts including utilities domain specialists to translate regulatory and operational needs into practical SAP data handling designsCoordinate and review end to end solution designs across SAP modules to ensure that DART ILM and Archiving components integrate smoothly with existing applications interfaces and data warehousesCreate detailed technical specifications configuration documents and solution runbooks that guide implementation teams and support personnel in sustaining the designed data lifecycle solutionsGuide performance tuning efforts for SAP systems impacted by archiving activities focusing on response time optimization system stability and predictable batch processing behaviorPlan and execute data archiving and ILM cycles including test scenarios validation scripts and fallback procedures to minimize business disruption during day shift operations in the hybrid work modelProvide mentorship and advanced troubleshooting support to project teams by resolving complex issues related to data extraction retention and retrieval and by sharing best practices grounded in extensive experienceEngage with risk and compliance stakeholders to validate that SAP data lifecycle solutions satisfy legal fiscal and industry specific requirements especially within utilities when relevantContribute to continuous improvement initiatives by assessing emerging SAP data management features and proposing enhancements that strengthen organizational resilience and societal trust in secure data handling
Qualifications
Demonstrate twelve to fourteen years of progressive experience working with SAP solutions with deep focus on data archiving and information lifecycle management in large multinational environmentsShow strong hands on expertise in configuring and operating SAP DART tools including setup of extraction objects variant design and integration with audit and reporting processesExhibit proven proficiency in SAP ILM including definition of retention rules residence policies and destruction workflows that adhere to corporate governance and regulatory constraintsDisplay practical experience implementing SAP Archiving across key modules such as finance and logistics ensuring that archived data remains consistently retrievable through standard SAP mechanismsApply knowledge of utilities domain processes such as meter to cash asset management and regulatory reporting to design data lifecycle solutions that reflect sector specific needs when presentDemonstrate ability to work effectively in hybrid work arrangements coordinating with distributed teams and stakeholders through clear communication documentation and structured collaboration routinesShowcase strong analytical and problem solving skills with capacity to diagnose complex data issues model alternative solutions and recommend approaches that balance compliance performance and costUtilize clear and inclusive communication skills to explain intricate SAP data concepts to nontechnical partners fostering shared understanding and informed decision making across business functionsExhibit familiarity with enterprise security and privacy principles ensuring that data archiving and ILM designs support safeguarding of sensitive information and ethical use of organizational dataDisplay commitment to continuous learning in SAP technologies and data governance practices adapting quickly to new features tools and regulatory expectations that influence solution design
Certifications Required
SAP Certified Technology Specialist in Data Provisioning or equivalent SAP data management certification

Skills
SAP, Documentation

Work arrangement
Hybrid