Program Lead | Data Platform (SAP BW → Cloud Data Platform)

Global Enterprise Partners; Nijmegen; Presencial; EUR 150.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Global Enterprise Partners is seeking an experienced Program Lead to drive a strategic, enterprise-wide Data Platform Modernisation initiative. The role combines strong programme leadership with deep knowledge of SAP data technologies, cloud data platforms, and large-scale transformation.

You will align business leaders, architects, and delivery teams, shape the future-state architecture, and govern the transformation from SAP BW/BW4HANA to a next-generation data platform, ensuring business

Formación

• Proven leadership delivering large-scale data transformation programmes.
• Strong experience modernising SAP BW/BW/4HANA environments.
• Deep understanding of enterprise data architecture and cloud analytics ecosystems.
• Experience with SAP Datasphere, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of data products, data contracts, MDM, lineage, and data quality frameworks.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Data Platform Modernisation programme from strategy to execution and adoption.
• Define the roadmap for migrating from SAP BW/BW/4HANA to a next-gen data platform.
• Shape enterprise data architecture, governance, and integration capabilities.
• Guide architectural decisions for long-term scalability and maintainability.
• Drive vendor/partner engagements and ensure business value realization throughout the programme.

Conocimientos

Data architecture

SAP BW/BW/4HANA

Stakeholder engagement

Cloud data platforms

Data governance

Herramientas

SAP Datasphere

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

Snowflake

SAP Business Data Cloud

Descripción del empleo

Our client is seeking an experienced Program Lead to drive a strategic enterprise-wide Data Platform Modernisation initiative.

The successful candidate will combine strong programme leadership with a deep understanding of enterprise data architecture, SAP data technologies, cloud data platforms, and large-scale transformation programmes.

• Initial 12-month contract
• Programme expected to run for approximately 2 years
• Netherlands preferred - Open to candidates based in other EU countries IF willing to commute to NL 1 time per month.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Data Platform Modernisation programme from strategy and planning through execution and adoption.
• Define and drive the roadmap for transitioning from SAP BW and BW/4HANA environments to a next-generation enterprise data platform.
• Help establish the future-state architecture across enterprise data, analytics, AI, governance, and integration capabilities.
• Guide architectural decision-making and provide challenge where required to ensure long-term scalability and maintainability.
• Support the design of modern data capabilities including data products, semantic models, data governance frameworks, lineage, and data quality standards.
• Shape the organisation's approach to cloud-based data platforms and emerging technologies, including SAP Business Data Cloud, Datasphere, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, and lakehouse architectures.
• Align business leaders, architects, delivery teams, and external partners around a common transformation vision.
• Establish programme governance, delivery structures, operating models, and decision-making frameworks.Support strategic engagement with technology vendors and implementation partners.
• Drive organisational adoption and ensure business value is realised throughout the transformation journey.

Required Experience

• Proven leadership experience delivering large-scale enterprise data transformation programmes.
• Strong experience leading SAP BW or BW/4HANA modernisation, migration, or platform transformation initiatives.
• Deep understanding of enterprise data architecture, modern data platforms, and cloud analytics ecosystems.
• Experience with technologies such as SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP Datasphere, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, or similar enterprise data platforms.
• Strong understanding of modern data management concepts including:
  • Data products
  • Data contracts
  • Master Data Management (MDM)
  • Metadata and lineage
  • Semantic data models
  • Data governance and quality frameworks
• Experience working closely with enterprise architects, data architects, engineering teams, and senior business stakeholders.
• Ability to bridge strategic business requirements with complex technical transformation programmes.

Interested?