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SAP Data & Analytics Architect Senior Manager

Job details
Posting date: 09 June 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 09 July 2026
Location: Manchester, M2 3AE
Company: KPMG UK
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 109018

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Summary

Role Overview

SAP Data & Analytics Architect - Senior Manager will lead enterprise-wide data transformation initiatives leveraging SAP’s modern analytics stack, including SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC), SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), and SAP HANA Cloud.

This role requires a blend of solution architecture, client advisory, delivery oversight and ensuring scalable, high-quality data and analytics solutions aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Leadership

  • Define and drive SAP Data & Analytics strategy aligned to business transformation goals.
  • Lead large-scale digital transformation programs involving SAP BDC, Datasphere, SAC, AI and enterprise cloud data platforms.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.
  • Establish best practices, governance frameworks, and delivery standards.

Solution Architecture & Design

  • Architect end-to-end data platforms using:
  • SAP BDC for unified data ecosystem and business context integration
  • SAP Datasphere for data modeling, federation, and virtualization
  • SAP SAC (BI & Planning) for reporting, dashboards, and enterprise planning
  • SAP BDC Connect and Data Products framework
  • Intelligent Applications and Data Packages
Medallion Architecture (including HANA cloud)AI enablement.Design data models (Analytical, Semantic, Business Layer) aligned with business KPIs.Define data integration strategies (real-time, batch, hybrid) using SAP and non-SAP sources.Operational Reporting:
  • S/4 HANA Embedded Analytics, VDM, CDS Views, Extensions, Custom CDS Views.
  • SuccessFactors Reporting, Domains and custom fields enablement.
Ensure scalability, performance optimization, and data governance compliance.

Integration & Ecosystem

  • Integrate SAP and non-SAP systems including:
  • SAP S/4HANA, SuccessFactors, IBP, BW/4HANA, ECC etc.
  • Non-SAP systems
  • Third-party and cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, Databricks etc.)
Leverage APIs, OData, and data pipelines.Understand different migration paths of S/4 transformation journey.Enable real-time analytics and event-driven architectures.

Delivery & Program Management

  • Lead SAP Analytics implementations end-to-end: Requirement gathering, Workshops and Playback sessions, Solution design, Build, Validate and deployment.
  • Oversee Agile/Hybrid delivery models.
  • Manage risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.

Pre-Sales & Thought Leadership

  • Support business development: Solution proposals, Client presentations, RFP responses
  • Contribute to innovation in: AI-driven analytics, Embedded analytics, Data monetization strategies
  • Build reusable assets, accelerators, and frameworks.

Required Skills & Experience:

Functional Expertise

  • Strong understanding of: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Supply chain Analytics, Sales and Operational Analytics
  • Experience designing end-to-end Analytics & Planning solutions.

Qualifications

  • SAP Certifications (preferred): SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere, SAP BW/4HANA
  • Relevant industry certifications in cloud/data platforms are a plus.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or related field.

Experience

  • 10–15+ years of experience in SAP Data & Analytics.
  • 5+ years in leadership or senior management roles.
  • Proven track record delivering large-scale SAP analytics transformations.

Preferred Attributes

  • Experience in multi-industry environments (e.g., Retail, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Finance).
  • Exposure to AI/ML integration in analytics.
  • Strong consulting background (Big 4 or global system integrators).

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