Remote SAP ILM Architect for BRIM & S/4HANA

Shrive Technologies LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Shrive Technologies LLC is seeking an experienced ILM Technical Architect to lead the design and execution of SAP ILM architecture for the BRIM Archiving Project. The role focuses on data archiving strategy, retention, and compliance within SAP ILM across BRIM/S/4HANA landscapes.

The ideal candidate will own architecture decisions, engage stakeholders, and drive ILM configuration and runbooks for a successful on-site with remote capability in the US.

Qualifications

• Strong hands‑on experience as an SAP ILM Technical Architect.
• Proven expertise in SAP ILM architecture design, data archiving, and retention management.
• Solid understanding of SAP BRIM and SAP S/4HANA data models.
• Experience on large‑scale archiving or system lifecycle management projects.
• Knowledge of compliance, audit, data privacy, and legal retention requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and technical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and own the SAP ILM architecture for BRIM data archiving and retention.
• Define archiving strategy, data objects, retention rules, and lifecycle policies.
• Lead ILM configuration and technical design, including object selection, rule assignment, and data flow design.
• Work closely with SAP BRIM, S/4HANA, functional, technical, and BASIS teams.
• Support data readiness, mock runs, validation, and production execution of archiving activities.
• Ensure adherence to data privacy, legal hold, retention, and audit requirements.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks related to data volume, performance, and system stability.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and support teams.
• Prepare and maintain architecture documents, technical designs, and runbooks.
• Support cutover, go‑live, and post‑archiving validation activities.

Skills

SAP ILM Architecture

S/4HANA Knowledge

Architectural Leadership

Tools

SAP ILM Store

Retention Management

Job description

Project: SAP BRIM Archiving Project
Role: ILM Technical Architect
Primary Skill: SAP ILM Architecture Design
Location: Onsite – USA (Remote)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced ILM Technical Architect to lead the design and execution of SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) architecture for the SAP BRIM Archiving Project. The role requires deep expertise in SAP ILM, data archiving strategy, and SAP BRIM/S/4HANA landscapes, with strong ownership of architecture decisions, compliance alignment, and stakeholder engagement in an onsite (US remote) model.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and own the SAP ILM architecture for BRIM data archiving and retention
• Define archiving strategy, data objects, retention rules, and lifecycle policies aligned with business and compliance requirements
• Lead ILM configuration and technical design, including object selection, rule assignment, and data flow design
• Work closely with SAP BRIM, S/4HANA, functional, technical, and BASIS teams to ensure seamless implementation
• Support data readiness, mock runs, validation, and production execution of archiving activities
• Ensure adherence to data privacy, legal hold, retention, and audit requirements
• Identify and mitigate technical risks related to data volume, performance, and system stability
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and support teams
• Prepare and maintain architecture documents, technical designs, and runbooks
• Support cutover, go‑live, and post‑archiving validation activities

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• Strong hands‑on experience as an SAP ILM Technical Architect
• Proven expertise in SAP ILM architecture design, data archiving, and retention management
• Solid understanding of SAP BRIM and SAP S/4HANA data models
• Experience working on large‑scale archiving or system lifecycle management projects
• Strong knowledge of compliance, audit, data privacy, and legal retention requirements
• Excellent stakeholder communication and technical leadership skills

Preferred / Secondary Skills

• Experience with SAP ILM Store, Retention Management, and Legal Hold
• Exposure to SAP BRIM modules (FICA, CI, Convergent Mediation)
• Experience working in regulated or audit‑driven enterprise environments
• Ability to work effectively in onsite–offshore delivery models

Experience & Band Fit

• Typically 10–12+ years of overall SAP experience with deep ILM specialization

Role aligned to Band E3.1, requiring independent architectural ownership and senior stakeholder engagement

Key Responsibilities

• Design and own the SAP ILM architecture for BRIM data archiving and retention
• Define archiving strategy, data objects, retention rules, and lifecycle policies aligned with business and compliance requirements
• Lead ILM configuration and technical design, including object selection, rule assignment, and data flow design
• Work closely with SAP BRIM, S/4HANA, functional, technical, and BASIS teams to ensure seamless implementation
• Support data readiness, mock runs, validation, and production execution of archiving activities
• Ensure adherence to data privacy, legal hold, retention, and audit requirements
• Identify and mitigate technical risks related to data volume, performance, and system stability
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and support teams
• Prepare and maintain architecture documents, technical designs, and runbooks
• Support cutover, go‑live, and post‑archiving validation activities

This is a remote position.