Consulting Lead -BW4HANA

Applexus Technologies; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Applexus Technologies is seeking an experienced SAP BW Lead to drive end-to-end BW projects across multiple SAP domains. You will design BW solutions, optimize data models, and implement performance tuning in a fast-paced environment while mentoring junior consultants.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, ensure on-time delivery, and stay ahead with SAP BW/4HANA and SAC analytics capabilities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading BW projects and delivering on objectives.
• Deep SAP domain knowledge across HR, SD, MM, PP, PM, QM, CS, FI.
• Proficient in BW4HANA modeling and data provisioning.
• Advanced ABAP skills with performance tuning focus.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end BW projects with timely delivery and quality.
• Mentor junior consultants and foster collaboration.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and scope.
• Design and optimize BW solutions across SAP modules (HR, SD, MM, PP, PM, QM, CS, FI).
• Implement and manage Integrated Planning solutions.
• Utilize BW4HANA ADSO, Composite Providers, and Calculation Views.
• Oversee HANA models and data extraction methods for BW 7.X.
• Guide ABAP enhancements for BW reporting and data sources.
• Drive reporting via BEx, Analysis for Office, and SAC.

Skills

BW project leadership

BW modeling

BW4HANA

HANA modeling

ABAP expertise

Performance tuning

Leadership

Mentorship

SAP domain knowledge (HR, SD, MM, PP,

Tools

BEx Reporting

Analysis for Office

SAC

BODS

Job description

• Extensive experience leading complex BW projects with a strong background in BW modeling, extraction, and reporting.
• Domain Expertise In-depth knowledge across various SAP modules including HR, SD, MM, PP, PM, QM, CS, and FI
• BW4HANA and HANA Modelling
• Advanced ABAP Skills
• Performance Tuning
• Leadership and Mentorship

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end BW projects, ensuring timely delivery, quality standards, and alignment with business objectives.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants, fostering a collaborative environment and supporting professional growth.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and deliverables. Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions effectively.
• Lead the design and optimization of BW solutions across multiple SAP domains including HR, Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), Production Planning (PP), Plant Maintenance (PM), Quality Management (QM), Customer Service (CS), and Financial Accounting (FI).
• Implement and manage Integrated Planning solutions.
• Utilize advanced BW4HANA modeling techniques including Advanced DataStore Objects (ADSO), Composite Providers, and Calculation Views on ADSO.
• Oversee the development of HANA enterprise models including Attribute Views, Analytic Views, and Calculation Views.
• Oversee and optimize data extraction methods in SAP BW 7.X, including Standard Extractors, LO Extractors, Generic Extractors, and Flat File Loads.
• Manage data provisioning techniques such as ODP extractors, SLT replication, BODS (data replication), and Flat File.
• Lead performance tuning efforts, including maintenance of aggregates, indexes, and InfoCube compression. Ensure efficient query performance and data load automation.
• Direct the development and enhancement of ABAP code related to BW, including Start/End/Field/Expert routines, Data Source enhancements, and Customer Exit variables.
• Provide technical guidance on ABAP programming best practices and troubleshooting. Reporting and Analytics Strategy:
• Oversee the development of reporting solutions using BEx Reporting, BEx Analyzer, and Analysis for Office (AFO).
• Drive the implementation of advanced analytics solutions using SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest SAP technologies and industry trends. Promote innovative solutions and best practices within the team.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing processes and methodologies to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.