SAP Business Data Cloud -BDC-Senior Manager

EY; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

EY India seeks a Senior Manager to lead enterprise-scale SAP BD Cloud and Datasphere architecture programs, guiding global S/4HANA transformations and implementing data governance, integration, and modern data engineering across SAP and non-SAP landscapes.

You will mentor architects, drive migrations, and champion DevOps practices with GitHub/GitLab, SAP Datasphere CLI, and SA&C tooling. EY offers a diverse, inclusive culture with growth opportunities across a global delivery network.

Qualifications

• 12+ years SAP experience with 5+ years in Datasphere/BD Cloud architecture.
• Experience in end-to-end SAP transformation or analytics modernization programs.
• Experience leading global architecture teams and executive stakeholder discussions.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-scale SAP BD Cloud, Datasphere, and analytics transformation programs.
• Define architecture, governance, integration, and data engineering practices.
• Guide migration from BW/BW4HANA to BD Cloud and Datasphere.
• Mentor architects and consultants and support business development.

Skills

SAP Business Data Cloud

SAP Datasphere

SAP Analytics Cloud

BW/4HANA

S/4HANA Embedded Analytics

Data Modeling

Data Governance

GitHub/GitLab DevOps

CI/CD

SQL/Data Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering/IT

Tools

GitHub

GitLab

SAP Datasphere CLI

Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Consulting- SAP Business Data Cloud Architect – Senior Manager

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

About Global Delivery Services

Global Delivery Services refers to EY's worldwide network of service delivery centers. The GDS team plays an important role in EY’s strategy by ensuring effective support to EY’s growth agenda.

Our journey started in 2002 with approximately 200 people. Today we stand at 80,000+ professionals in ten locations around the world. We operate in Argentina, China, Hungary, India, Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Client service is focused on providing Consulting, Assurance, Tax, Strategy & Transactions, and Knowledge support to our clients around the world. The teams enable account teams worldwide to provide seamless, high-quality, value-added support, helping deliver exceptional client service.

Enablement Services provides cost-effective, high-skilled, and innovative services to support EY’s global and local enablement teams. Markets, BMC, AWS, Finance and Accounting, Risk Management, Procurement, People Shared Services, IT Service Delivery and IT Global Infrastructure services, are among the services offered by Enablement Services.

Our innovation specialists serve the GDS Client Service and Enablement Services teams, along with Service Lines, Core Business Services and Sectors. The team brings the desired environment, technologies and skilled teams together for facilitation, rapid prototyping and innovative thinking. The competencies offered include analytics, digital, user experience, mobile technology, infrastructure, Microsoft technologies and open innovation.

The Opportunity

You will be responsible for executing tasks with increasing autonomy, applying sound judgment within defined parameters, and contributing to team outcomes. You are expected to demonstrate initiative, resolve routine issues independently, and support junior colleagues.

You will anticipate and identify risks within engagements and share any issues with senior members of the team.

In line with EY commitment to quality, you’ll confirm that work is of high quality and is reviewed by the next-level reviewer.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-scale SAP Business Data Cloud, Datasphere, and analytics transformation programs, defining architecture, governance, integration, and modern data engineering practices across SAP and non-SAP landscapes.
• Lead BDC and Datasphere architecture strategy for global S/4HANA transformation programs.
• Design enterprise data products, semantic models, data fabric, and analytical architectures.
• Define integration patterns between SAP S/4HANA, Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud, BW/4HANA, and non-SAP platforms.
• Lead workshops, requirement gathering, fit-gap analysis, and solution roadmaps.
• Drive data governance, security, cataloging, lineage, and data quality initiatives.
• Provide architecture governance and oversee delivery teams during implementation.
• Guide migration from SAP BW/BW4HANA to SAP Business Data Cloud and Datasphere.
• Support testing, cutover, deployment planning, hypercare, and operational readiness.
• Mentor architects and consultants and support business development activities.

SAP Business Data Cloud & Git-Based DevOps Expertise

• Strong expertise in S/4HANA to SAP Business Data Cloud integration using GitHub/GitLab driven approaches.
• Automated extraction: SAP Datasphere artifacts exported as machine-readable definitions using SAP Datasphere CLI and automation scripts.
• Version control: Artifact definitions and deployment scripts maintained in central GitLab repositories for traceability and controlled change management.
• CI/CD deployment: GitLab pipelines export artifacts from source environments and deploy approved versions into target SAP Datasphere spaces/tenants through SAP Datasphere CLI.
• Define DevOps operating models, release governance, branching strategies, and automated deployment frameworks.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC)
• SAP Datasphere
• SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
• SAP BW/4HANA
• SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics
• Data Modeling and Data Products
• SAP Integration Suite
• Data Governance and Metadata Management
• GitHub/GitLab DevOps and CI/CD
• SQL, Data Engineering and Data Virtualization

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• SAP Business Data Could, SAP Datasphere, SAC, BW/4HANA, or related SAP certifications.
• Experience in RISE with SAP and cloud modernization programs.

What We Look For

• 12+ years of SAP experience with 5+ years in SAP Datasphere/Business Data Cloud architecture roles.
• At least 3 end-to-end SAP transformation or analytics modernization programs.
• Experience leading global architecture teams and stakeholder discussions at executive level.
• Strong consulting, solutioning, pre-sales, and delivery leadership capabilities.
• Experience working with multinational clients and distributed delivery teams.

What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

Our Commitment:

As a commitment, we persistently endeavour to embody our values, fulfil our purpose, and champion inclusiveness. Our dedication is to cultivate EY into an environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated, creating a supportive atmosphere for individuals to authentically be themselves and contribute their utmost.

Professional Development:

From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe in continuous learning. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership roles, and connect and grow through mentorship.

People and Culture:

In our dynamic workplace, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are ingrained in our culture. We're united by a commitment to create an environment where every individual's differences are valued, practices are equitable, fostering a sense of belonging. Our shared values include integrity, respect, teaming, inclusiveness, energy, enthusiasm, courage to lead, and building relationships based on doing the right thing.

Benefits:

Embark on a transformative career journey with us and indulge in a suite of premium benefits, encompassing exclusive health and wellness packages, enticing rewards, and cutting-edge learning opportunities that empower you to continually grow and excel in your professional and personal development.

Successful candidates advance to a competency-based interview. If mutual interest persists, a job offer awaits.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion”.

EY | Building a better working world

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.