IT - Lead Consultant | SAP Functional | SAP BW HANA + BOBJ + Hadoop

Duration of the project: 6 Months

Tentative Start date - Immediately (4th May 2026)

This role requires any travel: No

Please confirm if this would be onsite from day one OR Initial remote for 2-3 months, and then expect the candidate to work from the office OR 100% Remote: Hybrid

Minimum years of experience required: 10 Years

Education Qualification required: BE

Job Description: SAP HANA Upgrade Architecture

The SAP BW/4HANA Upgrade Architect will be responsible for leading the end-to-end architecture, planning, and execution of SAP BW on HANA and BW 7.x system upgrades and transitions to SAP BW/4HANA. The role focuses on technical architecture, system conversion strategy, risk mitigation, performance optimization, and stakeholder engagement.

• Architecture & Strategy
  • Define and own the overall BW/4HANA upgrade or conversion architecture
  • Assess existing SAP BW landscape (BW 7.x / BW on HANA) and recommend:
    • System Conversion
    • Shell Conversion
    • Remote Conversion
  • Design target-state BW/4HANA architecture, including:
    • Data models (ADSO, Composite Providers, Open ODS Views)
    • Data flow redesign and simplification
    • Integration with S/4HANA, ECC, and non-SAP systems
• Upgrade & Conversion Execution
  • Lead SAP HANA and BW/4HANA upgrade activities, including:
    • SAP Readiness Check
    • Custom Code Adaptation (SPAU/SPDD)
    • Simplification Item resolution
  • Oversee system activities:
    • SUM / DMO execution
    • Unicode and HANA compatibility handling
  • Ensure minimal downtime and business continuity during upgrade
• Data Modeling & Optimization
  • Redesign legacy objects (InfoCubes, DSOs, MultiProviders) into:
    • ADSOs
    • Composite Providers
  • Optimize performance using:
    • HANA push-down logic
    • Advanced DTPs and transformations
    • Partitioning and modeling best practices
• Security, Transport & Governance
  • Design and enforce:
    • Authorizations and Analysis Authorizations
    • Transport and landscape strategy
    • Naming conventions and modeling standards
  • Ensure compliance with SAP-recommended BW/4HANA best practices
• Testing & Go-Live Support
  • Define testing strategy:
    • Unit Testing
    • Integration Testing
    • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Support cutover planning, go-live, and hypercare activities
  • Perform post-go-live performance tuning and stabilization
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as the primary technical architect for business and IT stakeholders
  • Collaborate with:
    • Functional leads
    • Basis teams
    • SAP vendors and system integrators
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to BW development teams

• Mandatory Skills
  • 10 years of SAP BW experience
  • 5 years hands-on experience with SAP BW/4HANA
  • Strong experience in:
    • BW/4HANA upgrades and system conversions
    • SAP HANA architecture and modeling
    • SAP Readiness Check and Simplification Items
  • In-depth expertise in:
    • ADSO, Composite Providers, Open ODS Views
    • DTPs, Transformations, Routines
    • HANA-optimized modeling concepts
• Technical Knowledge
  • SAP BW 7.x - BW/4HANA transition tools
  • Custom code remediation
  • Performance tuning on SAP HANA
  • Integration with:
    • S/4HANA
    • ECC
    • SAP Datasphere (optional)
    • Third-party BI tools (Power BI, SAC - good to have)

• SAP BW/4HANA Certification
• SAP HANA or S/4HANA certification
• Experience handling large, complex BW landscapes
• Strong documentation and presentation skills

• Strong architectural thinking and problem-solving
• Excellent stakeholder communication
• Ability to manage technical risks and dependencies
• Leadership and mentoring capability

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.