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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:
System Conversion
Shell Conversion
Remote Conversion
Design target-state BW/4HANA architecture, including:
Data models (ADSO, Composite Providers, Open ODS Views)
Data flow redesign and simplification
Integration with S/4HANA, ECC, and non‑SAP systems
Upgrade & Conversion Execution
Lead SAP HANA and BW/4HANA upgrade activities, including:
SAP Readiness Check
Custom Code Adaptation (SPAU/SPDD)
Simplification Item resolution
Oversee system activities:
SUM / DMO execution
Unicode and HANA compatibility handling
Ensure minimal downtime and business continuity during upgrade
Data Modeling & Optimization
Redesign legacy objects (InfoCubes, DSOs, MultiProviders) into:
ADSOs
Composite Providers
Optimize performance using:
HANA push‑down logic
Advanced DTPs and transformations
Partitioning and modeling best practices
Security, Transport & Governance
Design and enforce:
Authorizations and Analysis Authorizations
Transport and landscape strategy
Naming conventions and modeling standards
Ensure compliance with SAP‑recommended BW/4HANA best practices
Testing & Go‑Live Support
Define testing strategy:
Unit Testing
Integration Testing
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:
Functional leads
Basis teams
SAP vendors and system integrators
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to BW development teams
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Required Skills & Experience
Mandatory Skills
10+ years of SAP BW experience
5+ years hands‑on experience with SAP BW/4HANA
Strong experience in:
BW/4HANA upgrades and system conversions
SAP HANA architecture and modeling
SAP Readiness Check and Simplification Items
In‑depth expertise in:
ADSO, Composite Providers, Open ODS Views
DTPs, Transformations, Routines
HANA‑optimized modeling concepts
Technical Knowledge
SAP BW 7.x → BW/4HANA transition tools
Custom code remediation
Performance tuning on SAP HANA
Integration with:
S/4HANA
ECC
SAP Datasphere (optional)
Third‑party BI tools (Power BI, SAC – good to have)
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Preferred Qualifications
SAP BW/4HANA Certification
SAP HANA or S/4HANA certification
Experience handling large, complex BW landscapes
Strong documentation and presentation skills
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Soft Skills
Strong architectural thinking and problem‑solving
Excellent stakeholder communication
Ability to manage technical risks and dependencies
Leadership and mentoring capability |
