SAP BW SR.CONSULTANT

alfanar Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking an SAP BI Consultant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to design and implement SAP BI, BW/4HANA, and SAP Analytics Cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience, demonstrate strong skills in data modeling, ETL processes, and provide level 3 support. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Information Management Sciences are preferred. This role offers an opportunity to work on digital transformation initiatives and enhance analytics capabilities for businesses.

Qualifications

• Over 6 years of experience in SAP BI solutions.
• Strong knowledge of SAP Analytics Cloud and BW/4HANA.
• Proficiency in data modeling and ETL process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy SAP BI solutions aligned with business needs.
• Support BI operational continuity and stability.
• Provide Level 3 support for production incidents.

Skills

SAP BI

BW/4HANA

SAP Analytics Cloud

Data modeling

ETL processes

Education

Bachelor Degree in Information Management Sciences & Systems

Job description

Job Purpose

To design, implement, and support SAP BI, BW/4HANA, and SAP Analytics Cloud solutions that deliver reliable, scalable analytics aligned with business needs and S/4HANA strategy.

Key Accountability Areas

Solution Design & Implementation

• Design, development, and deployment of SAP BI, BW/4HANA, and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Development and optimization of data models, ETL processes, and semantic layers to ensure data integrity, scalability, and performance.
• Creation of advanced dashboards, stories, and analytical applications in SAC for strategic, operational, and executive reporting.
• Adherence to SAP Clean Core principles and alignment with future S/4HANA compatibility standards.
• Provision of subject matter expertise on SAP BI and SAC capabilities to business and IT stakeholders.
• Architectural input on integration with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Datasphere, and third‑party data sources.
• Alignment of BI solutions with enterprise data architecture, security policies, and governance frameworks.

Project Delivery & Support

• Ownership of BI and SAC workstreams within digital transformation, S/4HANA migration, and analytics modernization initiatives.
• Translation of complex business requirements into detailed technical specifications and scalable BI solutions.
• Execution of unit testing, performance optimization, and user acceptance testing support activities.
• Provision of Level 3 (L3) support to ensure stability and continuity of BI operations.
• Collaboration with business users, functional consultants, and data governance teams to ensure consistent and reliable analytics delivery.
• Delivery of workshops, training sessions, and knowledge transfer for business and technical users.
• Coordination with external vendors and implementation partners where third‑party support is required.

Technical Assessment

• Technical analysis and solution scoping for business requirements, including development estimates and low‑level design documentation.
• Validation of solution feasibility to ensure requirements are achievable within project constraints.
• Contribution to project planning activities, including definition of technical scope and preparation of detailed work plans.

Solution Documentation

• Preparation of high‑quality technical documentation for all developments and customizations in accordance with defined standards, templates, and timelines.

Post Go‑Live Support

• Resolution of production incidents during support and maintenance phases in line with defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Ongoing stabilization and optimization of BI solutions to maintain system reliability and customer satisfaction.

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.

Delivery

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem‑Solving

• Solve any related problems arise and escalate any complex operational issues.

Quality

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvement

• Coordinate well‑defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high‑quality products/services.

Academic Qualification

Bachelor Degree in Information Mgmt. Sciences & Systems or Any relevant field

Work Experience

6 to 10 Years

Technical / Functional Competencies

• Applications Development Standards and Procedures
• Applications Knowledge
• Applications System Analysis
• Applications System DesignApplications Systems Architecture
• Desktop Applications Knowledge
• Desktop Distributed Applications Development
• Help Desk Applications Support
• Joint Applications Development
• Web Applications Programming