Lead SAP Data Cloud & Datasphere Architect

NTT DATA, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA Services in Plano, TX seeks a Lead SAP Business Data Cloud / SAP Datasphere Architect to design and deliver analytics at scale. You will drive semantic modeling, data architecture, and advanced analytics across SAP cloud data ecosystems, leading enterprise data initiatives.

The role requires deep SAC and Datasphere expertise, strong leadership, and a track record of mentoring teams. You will collaborate with cross-functional data teams and influence analytics modernization across the

Qualifications

• 10+ years in SAP Analytics with deep SAC and SAP data modeling expertise.
• 5+ years hands-on with SAP Datasphere.
• Experience with BW/HANA modeling and Layered Scalable Architecture++ (LSA++) design.
• Mastery of semantic modeling, datasets, Spaces, analytical models, and data flows.
• Good technical understanding of Virtual Data Model (VDM) and CDS (Core Data Services) Views.
• Experience integrating with S/4HANA, Integrated Business Planning, Ariba, SuccessFactors, HANA, Datasphere, and SAP BTP.
• Proven ability to lead architecture discussions and mentor teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement enterprise-grade semantic models, analytical datasets, and business data layers.
• Lead integration strategies between SAP Business Data Cloud, Datasphere and SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, SuccessFactors, HANA, and other cloud data sources.
• Design data modeling frameworks, reusable objects, and governance standards.
• Drive performance optimization of data pipelines, transformations, and replication strategies.
• Ensure data quality, lineage, metadata standards, and security policies.
• Act as a subject matter expert for Business Data Fabric and Data Mesh design.
• Develop complex SAC dashboards, analytic applications, and KPI-rich visualizations.
• Build scalable SAC models aligned with Datasphere semantics.
• Implement advanced scripting using Analytics Designer.
• Lead design standards, UX frameworks, and enterprise KPI definitions.
• Manage SAC lifecycles within BDC and standalone tenants including transport, versioning, and security.

Skills

SAP Analytics

SAC Analytics

Datasphere

Data Modeling

Leadership

Mentoring

Tools

ABAP

SQL

Python

Job description

NTT DATA Services in Plano, TX seeks a Lead SAP Business Data Cloud / SAP Datasphere Architect to design and deliver analytics at scale. You will drive semantic modeling, data architecture, and advanced analytics across SAP cloud data ecosystems, leading enterprise data initiatives.

The role requires deep SAC and Datasphere expertise, strong leadership, and a track record of mentoring teams. You will collaborate with cross-functional data teams and influence analytics modernization across the