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.