SAP ILM/Archiving, CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu, India

Job Summary

Serve as a technology architect specializing in SAP data archiving solutions including DART ILM and Archiving for a global organization adopting a hybrid work model. Apply deep experience of twelve to fourteen years to design robust compliant and scalable data lifecycle frameworks that reduce risk optimize storage and support smooth business operations in the utilities domain when applicable.

Responsibilities

Design comprehensive SAP data lifecycle and archiving architectures that align with enterprise standards regulatory expectations and performance objectives for complex hybrid landscapes
Analyze current SAP data growth patterns and retention practices to identify optimization opportunities that reduce storage costs while maintaining reliable access to critical business information
Configure and refine SAP DART solutions to support compliant extraction of financial and operational data ensuring audit readiness and consistent reporting across global entities
Implement SAP ILM policies that manage data retention residence and destruction in line with corporate and regional regulations helping to reduce risk associated with long term data storage
Develop robust SAP Archiving strategies covering selection criteria technical configuration and retrieval processes to maintain system performance while ensuring data remains accessible to authorized stakeholders
Collaborate with functional consultants and business process experts including utilities domain specialists to translate regulatory and operational needs into practical SAP data handling designs
Coordinate and review end to end solution designs across SAP modules to ensure that DART ILM and Archiving components integrate smoothly with existing applications interfaces and data warehouses
Create detailed technical specifications configuration documents and solution runbooks that guide implementation teams and support personnel in sustaining the designed data lifecycle solutions
Guide performance tuning efforts for SAP systems impacted by archiving activities focusing on response time optimization system stability and predictable batch processing behavior
Plan and execute data archiving and ILM cycles including test scenarios validation scripts and fallback procedures to minimize business disruption during day shift operations in the hybrid work model
Provide mentorship and advanced troubleshooting support to project teams by resolving complex issues related to data extraction retention and retrieval and by sharing best practices grounded in extensive experience
Engage with risk and compliance stakeholders to validate that SAP data lifecycle solutions satisfy legal fiscal and industry specific requirements especially within utilities when relevant
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by assessing emerging SAP data management features and proposing enhancements that strengthen organizational resilience and societal trust in secure data handling

Qualifications

Demonstrate twelve to fourteen years of progressive experience working with SAP solutions with deep focus on data archiving and information lifecycle management in large multinational environments
Show strong hands on expertise in configuring and operating SAP DART tools including setup of extraction objects variant design and integration with audit and reporting processes
Exhibit proven proficiency in SAP ILM including definition of retention rules residence policies and destruction workflows that adhere to corporate governance and regulatory constraints
Display practical experience implementing SAP Archiving across key modules such as finance and logistics ensuring that archived data remains consistently retrievable through standard SAP mechanisms
Apply knowledge of utilities domain processes such as meter to cash asset management and regulatory reporting to design data lifecycle solutions that reflect sector specific needs when present
Demonstrate ability to work effectively in hybrid work arrangements coordinating with distributed teams and stakeholders through clear communication documentation and structured collaboration routines
Showcase strong analytical and problem solving skills with capacity to diagnose complex data issues model alternative solutions and recommend approaches that balance compliance performance and cost
Utilize clear and inclusive communication skills to explain intricate SAP data concepts to nontechnical partners fostering shared understanding and informed decision making across business functions
Exhibit familiarity with enterprise security and privacy principles ensuring that data archiving and ILM designs support safeguarding of sensitive information and ethical use of organizational data
Display commitment to continuous learning in SAP technologies and data governance practices adapting quickly to new features tools and regulatory expectations that influence solution design

Certifications Required

SAP Certified Technology Specialist in Data Provisioning or equivalent SAP data management certification

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