OPEN: Data Architect – SAP Systems

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: Data Architect – SAP Systems

Resume Due Date: Monday, August 25, 2025 (5:00PM EST)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Level:  Senior

Duration:  24 Months

Hours of work:  35 Hours per week

Location: 700 University Ave, Toronto – CHQ

Work Mode: Hybrid 2 days remote

Job Overview

• As a Data Architect – SAP Systems at our client, this role plays a pivotal part in designing, governing, and optimizing the data architecture across the SAP landscape.
• Collaboration with business stakeholders, solution architects, and technical teams is key to ensuring the integrity, accessibility, and value of enterprise data.
• Expertise in SAP data models, integration, analytics, and governance will drive data-driven decision-making and support the Strategic Transformation Roadmap (STR).

Key Responsibilities

Data Architecture & Governance

• Responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise data architecture for SAP systems (S/4HANA, ECC, BW/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, etc.), ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Defines and governs SAP data models, master and transactional data structures, and data flows across modules and integrated systems.
• Establishes and enforces data governance, data quality, and metadata management standards for SAP environments.
• Collaborates with business and IT teams to define data requirements, data lineage, and data stewardship processes.
• Oversees data migration, cleansing, harmonization, and transformation activities for SAP projects and upgrades.

Integration & Analytics

• Architects robust, scalable, and secure data integration solutions between SAP and non-SAP systems using tools such as SAP Data Services, SLT, PI/PO, Integration Suite, and third-party middleware.
• Enables advanced analytics and reporting by designing and optimizing SAP data warehouses (BW/4HANA), data lakes, and analytics platforms (SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP HANA, etc.).
• Supports the implementation of real-time, batch, and event-driven data integration patterns.
• Ensures data accessibility, consistency, and performance for business intelligence, analytics, and compliance reporting.

Stakeholder Engagement & Solution Delivery

• Partners with business stakeholders, solution architects, developers, and data stewards to deliver data-driven solutions and insights.
• Provides expert guidance on SAP data architecture best practices, data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Leads data architecture reviews, solution design workshops, and knowledge transfer sessions.
• Supports testing, validation, and troubleshooting of data flows, integrations, and reporting solutions.

Continuous Learning & Thought Leadership

• Stays current with SAP data architecture innovations, emerging technologies, and industry trends.
• Shares insights, best practices, and lessons learned within the data and SAP communities.
• Mentors and develops internal talent, fostering a data-driven and collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in data architecture, with at least 5 years specializing in SAP environments (S/4HANA, ECC, BW/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, etc.).
• Proven experience designing and implementing SAP data models, data integration, and analytics solutions.
• Strong knowledge of SAP data management tools (SAP Data Services, SLT, PI/PO, Integration Suite), data warehousing, and analytics platforms.
• Experience with data governance, data quality, metadata management, and regulatory compliance in SAP environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Recognized certifications in SAP data management, architecture (TOGAF), or data governance (DGSP, CDMP) are highly desirable.

Key Competencies

• Expertise in SAP data architecture and modeling.
• Proficiency in data integration, migration, and analytics.
• Awareness of data governance, quality, and compliance.
• Strategic planning and solution delivery capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Self-driven, with strong initiative.
• Experience working with utility experts and high-performing ERP teams.
• Commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing.