SAP Data Archiving

Role Function

The Senior SAP Data Archiving Consultant is responsible for implementing data volume management methods and executing end-to-end data archiving solutions within the SAP environment. The Senior Consultant will perform complex tasks under the guidance of a Lead Consultant or project manager and contribute to the successful completion of archiving projects through technical archiving expertise.

Responsibilities

• Executes archiving project implementations, starting from Archiving Assessment and Archiving Technical data, through to non-dependent and dependent Functional data archiving.

• Assists in the development and implementation of the project plan for a project. This includes providing input into drafting of the project plan (scope, deliverables, timelines, and resources), identifying team members, and preparing and assisting in the preparation of individual work plans.

• Oversees Archiving project stages and all project activities leading to the implementation of the archiving requirements.

• Support the Lead Archiving consultant(s) in the technical preparation of archiving assessment, business workshops, compiling Blueprints, archiving execution in a QA/TEST system and Test Scenarios.

• Communicate technical archiving concepts or processes to clients, document configurations and processes, and lead meetings/working sessions/workshops with clients.

• Assist with problem-solving issues with data archiving and accessing archive data.

• Create Work Packages for Archiving Project (Objects/Sequencing/Data and Retention ranges)

• Implement an end-to-end Data archiving project for technical and functional transactions.

General

• Reports to the Lead Data Consultant: Archiving.

• Hybrid working arrangement.

• Travel will be required.

• This role will be required to work after hours and on weekends.

Required skills and experience

• Education:

o Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or experience in this fields which created a basic framework of the field.

o Relevant certifications in SAP (advantageous).

• Experience:

o Minimum of 5 years’ experience in SAP data archiving projects or a related role with minimum of 5 successful end-to-end Data Archiving projects.

• Technical Skills and Experience:

o Extensive experience in SAP Data Archiving across multiple SAP systems, including conducting archiving assessments, sequencing archive objects, confirming interdependencies, executing implementations, and performing technical ADK configurations.

o Strong understanding of cross-functional data archive objects.

o Good Cross-functional / integration knowledge and understanding of business processes in SAP.

o Good understanding of the SAP modules and how they fit together.

o Good understanding of Standard SAP Archiving solution including OpenText, SAP Content Server and other 3rd party vendors.

o Strong understanding of implementing and testing Business Add-ins for standard archiving objects by incorporating additional archive prerequisites.

o Good experience in preparing and executing the archiving test scripts and compiling blueprints with comprehensive knowledge of archive-enabled transactions, reports and Archive infostructures.

o Strong knowledge of SAP data archiving concepts, tools, and techniques.

o Proficiency in SAP ArchiveLink and related SAP modules.

o Familiarity with SAP database volume management and providing recommendations.

o Strong experience in ongoing support, troubleshooting, and maintenance for implemented data archiving strategies in SAP systems.

o Strong Knowledge of ASAP methodology.

o Understanding the legal requirements for data and document archiving.

o Experience with 3rd party Archiving solutions e.g. PBS, NLS, and OpenText products (advantageous).

o Design and implementation of SAP Information Lifecycle Management (SAP ILM), Data Volume Management, and experience with DART (advantageous).

• Consulting skills:

o Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

o Extremely detail-oriented with the ability to thoroughly and accurately manage and process information, ensuring that all aspects of a task or project are completed with precision.

o Meticulous approach to work when reviewing and managing data, project documentation, and archiving procedures to prevent errors and ensure high-quality outcomes

o Ability to work under pressure and tight timelines.

o Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

o Show initiative by taking proactive action, anticipating needs, and assuming responsibility without waiting for instructions.

o Strong interpersonal and communicating skills.