An SAP Data Architect designs the SAP data architecture needed to support transformation, reporting, integration, migration and governance across complex business landscapes.

The role is commonly used on SAP S/4HANA, ECC, SAP Datasphere, SAP MDG and BW/4HANA programmes where employers need clear data models, migration strategy, ownership, quality rules and future-state governance.

• Designing SAP data architecture for S/4HANA, ECC, Datasphere or MDG programmes
• Preparing for SAP data migration, cleansing, validation or legacy system retirement
• Improving master data ownership, governance, quality and reporting confidence
• Connecting SAP operational data with analytics, integration and business intelligence needs
• Reducing transformation risk caused by poor data structure, unclear ownership or weak migration planning

• Define SAP data architecture principles, models, standards and governance controls
• Shape data migration, master data, integration, reporting and analytics design decisions
• Work with data migration leads, MDG specialists, functional consultants, architects and business data owners
• Review data quality rules, mapping, cleansing, validation, reconciliation and ownership models
• Support SAP S/4HANA, ECC, Datasphere, MDG, BW/4HANA and HANA-related data activity where relevant
• Challenge weak data assumptions, unclear ownership and designs that create reporting or support issues
• Provide data architecture assurance through design, build, migration, testing, deployment and BAU handover

• SAP data architecture experience
• Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA, ECC, SAP Datasphere and SAP MDG data models
• Knowledge of migration, master data, reporting, analytics and integration requirements
• Experience with data governance, data quality, mapping and reconciliation
• Ability to work across business, functional, technical, analytics and supplier teams
• Clear judgement on data ownership, quality, risk, usability and long-term supportability