Senior Product Specialist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026.
Job Summary
SAP BW / SAP Datasphere (DSP) / Business Data Cloud (BDC) Solution ArchitectRole SummaryWe are looking for a highly experienced SAP BW, SAP Datasphere (DSP) and SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) Solution Architect with over 15 years of SAP Data & Analytics experience.The ideal candidate will have successfully delivered SAP BW/BW4HANA to Datasphere and Business Data Cloud transformation programmes and possess strong hands-on technical expertise across SAP Datasphere and BDC. This role requires someone who can combine strategic architecture leadership with hands-on delivery and technical guidance.The candidate must be comfortable engaging with senior business and technical stakeholders, leading technical teams, and working closely with external partners such as SAP, AWS and implementation partners.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end SAP BW/BW4HANA to SAP Datasphere and Business Data Cloud transformation programmes.Define enterprise data strategy, architecture and roadmap.Design, configure and optimise SAP Datasphere and Business Data Cloud platforms.Lead platform optimisation initiatives to improve performance, scalability, security and cost efficiency.Build and maintain enterprise data models and data products.Design and implement data integration and transformation solutions across SAP and non-SAP platforms.Establish best practices for data governance, security and data quality.Support reporting, analytics and AI-driven business solutions.Provide technical leadership and architectural direction across multiple workstreams.Lead architecture reviews, solution assurance and design governance.Work closely with business stakeholders to understand reporting and analytical requirements.Drive continuous improvement of the SAP data platform landscape.Technical Skills & ExperienceSAP Data & AnalyticsMinimum 15+ years of SAP Data & Analytics experience.Strong hands-on experience with:SAP BWBW on HANABW/4HANASAP Datasphere (DSP)SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC)SAP HANASAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)Proven experience delivering BW to Datasphere migration programmes.Strong knowledge of SAP Datasphere and BDC platform configuration and administration.Experience in platform performance tuning, optimisation and operational support.Strong understanding of SAP data integration technologies and data connectors.Experience integrating SAP and non-SAP data sources.Knowledge of Power BI and enterprise reporting solutions.Data ModellingStrong hands-on experience in:Analytical ModellingBusiness Builder ModellingFact and Dimension ModellingSemantic ModellingData ProductsData Mesh conceptsEnterprise Data ArchitectureExperience designing scalable and reusable data models.SAP Functional KnowledgeStrong understanding of business processes across:SAP S/4HANASAP Finance (FI/CO)SAP Asset Management (EAM/PM)SAP CRMSAP HR/HCMSAP Sales & Distribution (SD)Procurement and Supply Chain processesAI and InnovationExperience identifying and implementing AI use cases within SAP data platforms.Knowledge of AI-driven data transformation and automation.Experience using AI for:Data quality improvementData enrichmentPredictive analyticsIntelligent insightsAutomated data classificationData transformation and optimisationLeadership & Stakeholder ManagementProven experience leading and mentoring technical delivery teams.Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams across:EngineeringPlatform TeamsInfrastructureSecurityGRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance)Data & AnalyticsStrong experience working with external stakeholders including:SAPAWSSystem IntegratorsThird-party vendorsAbility to influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels.Experience presenting solutions to leadership teams, programme boards and architecture forums.Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language.Excellent workshop facilitation, negotiation and communication skills.Essential Requirements15+ years of SAP Data & Analytics experience.Proven SAP BW/BW4HANA architecture experience.Multiple SAP Dat
Key Responsibilities
Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end SAP BW/BW4HANA to SAP Datasphere and Business Data Cloud transformation programmes.Define enterprise data strategy, architecture and roadmap.Design, configure and optimise SAP Datasphere and Business Data Cloud platforms.Lead platform optimisation initiatives to improve performance, scalability, security and cost efficiency.Build and maintain enterprise data models and data products.Design and implement data integration and transformation solutions across SAP and non-SAP platforms.Establish best practices for data governance, security and data quality.Support reporting, analytics and AI-driven business solutions.Provide technical leadership and architectural direction across multiple workstreams.Lead architecture reviews, solution assurance and design governance.Work closely with business stakeholders to understand reporting and analytical requirements.Drive continuous improvement of the SAP data platform landscape.
Skill Requirements
Technical Skills & ExperienceSAP Data & AnalyticsMinimum 15+ years of SAP Data & Analytics experience.Strong hands-on experience with:SAP BWBW on HANABW/4HANASAP Datasphere (DSP)SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC)SAP HANASAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)Proven experience delivering BW to Datasphere migration programmes.Strong knowledge of SAP Datasphere and BDC platform configuration and administration.Experience in platform performance tuning, optimisation and operational support.Strong understanding of SAP data integration technologies and data connectors.Experience integrating SAP and non-SAP data sources.Knowledge of Power BI and enterprise reporting solutions.Data ModellingStrong hands-on experience in:Analytical ModellingBusiness Builder ModellingFact and Dimension ModellingSemantic ModellingData ProductsData Mesh conceptsEnterprise Data ArchitectureExperience designing scalable and reusable data models.SAP Functional KnowledgeStrong understanding of business processes across:SAP S/4HANASAP Finance (FI/CO)SAP Asset Management (EAM/PM)SAP CRMSAP HR/HCMSAP Sales & Distribution (SD)Procurement and Supply Chain processesAI and InnovationExperience identifying and implementing AI use cases within SAP data platforms.Knowledge of AI-driven data transformation and automation.Experience using AI for:Data quality improvementData enrichmentPredictive analyticsIntelligent insightsAutomated data classificationData transformation and optimisationLeadership & Stakeholder ManagementProven experience leading and mentoring technical delivery teams.Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams across:EngineeringPlatform TeamsInfrastructureSecurityGRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance)Data & AnalyticsStrong experience working with external stakeholders including:SAPAWSSystem IntegratorsThird-party vendorsAbility to influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels.Experience presenting solutions to leadership teams, programme boards and architecture forums.Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language.Excellent workshop facilitation, negotiation and communication skills.
Other Requirements
Essential Requirements15+ years of SAP Data & Analytics experience.Proven SAP BW/BW4HANA architecture experience.Multiple SAP Datasphere implementation projects.Hands-on SAP Business Data Cloud implementation experience.Demonstrated experience optimising SAP Datasphere and BDC platforms.Strong data modelling and architecture experience.Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments.Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA business processes.Experience working with SAP, AWS and external delivery partners.Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.Personal AttributesStrategic thinker with strong technical depth.Hands-on and delivery focused.Strong leadership and mentoring capability.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Collaborative and team-oriented approach.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Able to build trusted relationships with business and technology stakeholders.Comfortable working in fast-paced transformation programmes.Ideal CandidateA senior SAP Data & Analytics Architect with over 15 years of experience who has successfully led SAP BW to Datasphere and Business Data Cloud transformations, possesses deep hands-on technical expertise, can optimise enterprise SAP data platforms, and confidently engages with senior stakeholders, SAP, AWS and cross-functional teams to deliver business value.