Sap Data Architect Jobs

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Introduction

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Your Role and Responsibilities

The Data Architect is responsible for managing Data stream activities within a SAP implementation project to ensure quality data migration. This position requires strong knowledge in new dimension SAP products such as Data Services, Information Steward, SAP MDG as well as strong managerial and communication skills. The successful candidate having various industry experience and having exposure to other ETL tools like IBM Infosphere, Informatica and TalenD would be a plus.

• Provide techno/functional direction to develop Data Management framework for key activities such as extraction, cleansing, migration, Data quality & validation of data.
• Collaborate with the cross-functional team to develop integrated data strategy to support business processes, executing project deliverables, with an emphasis on quality, productivity, and consistency
• Develop data migration plans, manage deadlines and co-ordinate of data team activities with project time lines
• Develop functional / technical specification documents and design best in class technical solution to support Data Management activities
• Estimate the efforts and identify project skill & resource requirements & work with PMO to manage the deliverables on time & budget
• Conduct explore workshops to identify & finalize Data Management requirements.
• Identify the key technical / business Gaps and provide innovative solutions to address them in a timely manner.
• Support Unit testing, SIT, UAT and performance testing activities for SAP implementation
• Develop cut-over strategy for data migration activities for Go-live.
• Monitor and provide data migration status and road map to PMO and stakeholders
• Lead Data Migration/Management workstream from design through cut-over managing client stakeholders and team.
• This role can be performed from Ontario, Winnipeg, Quebec, and Alberta

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Working knowledge of SAP implementation activities from Preparation, Design/Blueprint, Build/Realization, Final Prep/Testing/Cutover, Go-live and Support to Sustainment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong business process & SAP technical knowledge augmented with Data acumen.
• Deep technical understanding of one or more SAP software tools such as Data Services, Information Steward, SLT, TDMS, SAP MDG and GDS.
• Experience with Financials, Order to Cash, Materials Management or HR Data
• Min of 6 to 8 years of experience required in managing SAP Data migrations from complex legacy systems to SAP for various industry sectors
• Ability to work closely with Process Owners and other key stakeholders

Preferred Technical And Professional Expertise

Certified in one or more SAP Data or Analytics related modules

About Business Unit

IBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world's economy. IBM Services partners with the world's leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.

Your Life @ IBM

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Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

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About IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

Location Statement

Must have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.