Job Title: SAP BW Lead (Business Warehouse)
Experience Level: Senior / Lead (8+ years)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced SAP BW Lead to manage and deliver Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Warehousing solutions using SAP Business Warehouse (BW 7.x) and SAP BusinessObjects . The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SAP BW architecture, data modeling, and ETL processes, along with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. The role involves driving end-to-end BI initiatives — from requirement gathering to delivery — while mentoring a team of developers.
1. Solution Design & Architecture
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of SAP BW solutions across multiple business domains.
- Architect scalable data warehouse models and ensure alignment with business and reporting needs.
- Integrate data from SAP ECC modules (FI/CO, SD, MM, HR, PP) and non-SAP systems using BEx Extractors or custom data sources .
- Design and manage InfoCubes , DSOs (DataStore Objects) , MultiProviders , and CompositeProviders .
- Develop and maintain BEx Queries , ensuring optimized performance and usability for business users.
2. Development & Delivery
- Manage ETL data flows , transformations, and data extraction processes using standard and custom extractors.
- Oversee the creation and maintenance of data models , InfoObjects , and DataSources .
- Work with reporting tools such as SAP BEx Analyzer , BusinessObjects Web Intelligence , Crystal Reports , or Lumira .
- Coordinate with functional and business teams to align reporting deliverables with KPIs and analytics goals.
3. Leadership & Team Management
- Lead a team of SAP BW developers and analysts to deliver high-quality BI solutions.
- Conduct code reviews , performance tuning , and peer mentoring .
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and plan project activities effectively.
4. System Administration & Performance
- Manage transport requests , BW housekeeping , and system performance optimization .
- Implement process chains and monitor data loads for accuracy and timeliness.
- Ensure data quality , security , and authorization compliance across the BW landscape.
5. Project Management & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Act as a technical lead for BW-related projects — from design through go-live and post-support.
- Engage with business stakeholders to translate analytical requirements into technical solutions.
- Support agile and iterative delivery models , maintaining high transparency on project progress.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- 8–12 years of hands-on experience in SAP BW (version 7.x) .
- Expertise in:
- Data modeling , InfoCubes , DSOs , MultiProviders , and BEx Queries .
- ETL processes , data extraction from SAP ECC (FI/CO, MM, SD, HR, etc.) and non-SAP systems.
- ABAP programming for enhancements, routines, and transformations within BW.
- Performance optimization , data load monitoring , and transport management .
- Experience with SAP BusinessObjects (BO) tools such as WebI , Crystal Reports , and Analysis for Office .
- Strong understanding of data governance , security roles , and authorizations in BW.