SAP Analytics - BW Technical Specialist

Alstom; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a full-time SAP Analytics – BW Technical Specialist in Bangalore, responsible for providing end-to-end data solutions and leading complex implementations. The role requires 8+ years of experience with SAP BW on HANA 7.5, alongside strong collaboration, analytical skills, and proficiency in data modeling. The position also involves working closely with various teams to ensure successful project delivery, with a focus on compliance with enterprise standards.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience with SAP BW on HANA 7.5.
• Minimum 6+ years hands-on in BW on HANA 7.5 modelling.
• Experience with BW Security design & Administration.
• Strong techno-functional knowledge in various areas.

Responsibilities

• Establish and develop data modeling standards and guidelines.
• Provide data solution design for complex initiatives.
• Plan and implement projects ensuring technical feasibility.
• Collaborate with teams on project delivery and scoping.

Skills

SAP BW on HANA 7.5

Data modeling

SAP Business Objects 4.3

Info Provider Administration

BW Security design & Administration

ABAP

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

SAP ECC extractors

BW Trace Tool

SOLMAN 7.2 charm

Job description

About Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high‑speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full‑time SAP Analytics – BW Technical Specialist in Bangalore we’re looking for?

Overall Purpose of the Role

He/She will be responsible for providing business‑driven end‑to‑end solutions to meet our customers’ needs in gaining insights from our enterprise data, animate and reinforce BI and Data Analytics governance, and design technical architecture to ensure a stable solution for our customer centered around the BW on HANA platform.

He/She will also be responsible for leading complex implementation, developing strategies, integration, and enhancement of projects.

Structure, Reporting, Networks & Links

Organization Structure:

• CITO
• Data & AI Governance Vice President
• Enterprise Data Domain Director
• Head of SAP Analytics Platform
• SAP Analytics Lead Architect
• SAP Analytics – BW Technical Specialist

Organizational Reporting: SAP Analytics – BW Technical Specialist reports to SAP Analytics Lead Architect.

Networks & Links:

• Internally: Shared Services Team, Digital Platform Team, Innovation Team, Application Platform Owners, Business process owners, Infrastructure team.
• Externally: Third‑party technology providers, Strategic Partners.

Location: Position will be based in Bangalore.

Responsibilities

• Establish development‑specific standards, guidelines, checklists, and best practices for data modelling and compliance; develop long‑term strategies and roadmaps (12–36 months) in adherence to enterprise standards.
• Develop and maintain data modeling and data management architecture strategies. Produce data architectural design and guidance for complete application lifecycle design, development, deployment, support and advanced analytics solutions.
• Provide data solution design for complex initiatives and perform data feasibility studies.
• Apply architectural and engineering concepts to design a solution that meets operational requirements, such as scalability, maintainability, security, reliability, extensibility, flexibility, availability and manageability.
• Make recommendations and proposals for data loading. Develop functional & technical design documents to integrate SAP functional modules with analytical systems and support business pre‑studies.
• Produce new technology specifications, solutions designed for optimal access; demonstrate ability to gain buy‑in on proposed solutions.
• Lead research and development efforts (proofs of concept, prototypes).
• Provide technical expertise to propose effort estimates, work breakdown structures and technical resource planning for proposed and current work to support the demand management process.
• Review ongoing implementation solutions for improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Shared Service Center on the scoping of complex use cases delivered in Service Mode.
• Collaborate with the Project Delivery team on the scoping of complex use cases delivered in Project Mode.
• Plan and implement projects: develop a detailed project plan, define and validate scope and objectives involving all business tower stakeholders ensuring technical feasibility. Monitor and track progress; prepare action plans; ensure that all projects are delivered on‑time, within scope and within budget.

Technical Competencies & Experience

• 8–10 years of experience with SAP BW on HANA 7.5.
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in BW on HANA 7.5 modelling (hands‑on), full‑lifecycle or green‑field implementations. Hybrid modelling scenarios are a must.
• Good to have: 3+ years of SAP Business Objects 4.3 experience; implementations and exposure on AFO (Analysis for Office).
• Strong experience in Info Provider Administration, Process Chain Administration, working with the BW Trace Tool, optimizing performance for Info Providers, Data Acquisition Performance through Partitioning, managing performance with BW Statistics.
• Experience with BW Security design & Administration / BW Analysis Authorization/Optimization and LSA++ architecture experience; modeling (ADSOs, Open ODS, Composite providers, HANA Calc views).
• Experience in Data Acquisition, SDI Smart Data Integration and SDA.
• Strong experience in SAP ECC extractors builds and enhancements using BADI and ABAP. AMDP knowledge is a plus.
• Strong techno‑functional knowledge in at least one functional area (Sales, Logistics, P2P, Production planning, Procurement, Finance (AR, AP, GL), Engineering and FI areas).
• Good to have: SAP Certification on SAP BW on HANA 7.5.
• Exposure to SOLMAN 7.2 charm.

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science Engineering / Technology or related field.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong sense of collaboration and teamwork; articulate issues and propose solutions.
• Structured thought process and ability to articulate critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Analytical mindset and willingness to question the status quo; possess excellent soft skills.
• Individual contributor and proactive with leadership skills; able to guide and drive a team from a technical standpoint.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. Self‑motivated, quick learner.
• Ability to influence and deliver.

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.