SAP Data & Analytics Architect Senior Manager

SAP Data & Analytics Architect Senior Manager

Employer:

KPMG UK

Location:

Manchester, M2 3AE

Pay:

Salary not specified

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

09/07/2026

About this job

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.

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).