SAP Analytics Cloud Lead (OVA5798)

Ovations Talent Sourcing; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Part time

Job summary

Ovations Talent Sourcing is seeking a SAP Analytics Cloud Architect for a 12-month contract in the banking sector in South Africa.

You will design, build, and support SAC planning, forecasting, data models, AI analytics, and integrations with BW/4HANA and S/4HANA, while leading technical governance and delivering on SLAs.

Qualifications

• Certification: Certified SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Professional.
• Core SAC Expertise: Proven SAC Planning and Forecasting end-to-end implementations.
• Development & Scripting: Hands-on SAC Stories, Analytic Applications, Models, Advanced Formulas, Data Actions, and Scripting.
• Architecture & Connectivity: Experience utilizing Virtual Data Models / Virtual Data Sources and live connectivity architectures.
• AI & Next-Gen Analytics: Hands-on experience with Just Ask, Joule, and AI-driven analytics functionality within SAC.
• Integrations: SAC integration with BW/4HANA, AFO, and S/4HANA environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and support enterprise SAC planning, forecasting, budgeting, and dashboards.
• Model and optimize data structures; integrate SAC with BW/4HANA, SAP Datasphere, HANA Cloud, and S/4HANA.
• Leverage AI tools to optimize natural language queries and insights.
• Develop SAC Stories, Analytic Applications, and AFO workbooks; migrate from legacy SAP BI environments.

Skills

SAC Planning

Forecasting

Data Modeling

SAC Stories

AI capabilities

SAP integration

Tools

BW/4HANA

SAP Datasphere

S/4HANA

HANA Cloud

AFO

Job description

This is a 12 - month contract with our client in the banking sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning & Solution Architecture: Design, build, and support enterprise SAC planning, forecasting, budgeting, and dashboard solutions. Implement planning models, versions, allocations, data actions, and advanced formulas.
• Data Modelling & Integrations: Model and optimize data structures for performance and scalability. Integrate SAC with SAP BW/4HANA, SAP Datasphere, SAP HANA Cloud, and S/4HANA landscapes.
• AI & Advanced Analytics: Leverage Just Ask, Joule, and AI-assisted capabilities to optimize natural language queries, search, and user insights.
• Reporting & Modernization: Develop SAC Stories, Analytic Applications, and Analysis for Office (AFO) workbooks. Lead migration/modernization initiatives from legacy SAP BI, BOBJ, and AFO environments.
• Technical Leadership & Governance: Act as a technical integration specialist, consult on SAC best practices, maintain technical documentation, and mentor team members across the SAP analytics landscape.
• Operations & Delivery: Execute testing, deployment, risk management, and root-cause resolution for production incidents within agreed SLAs under minimal supervision.

Minimum Requirements

Mandatory Experience & Qualifications

• Certification: Certified SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Professional.
• Core SAC Expertise: Proven track record in SAC Planning and Forecasting end-to-end implementations.
• Development & Scripting: Strong hands‑on experience developing SAC Stories, Analytic Applications, Models, Advanced Formulas, Data Actions, and Scripting in Optimized Stories.
• Architecture & Connectivity: Experience utilizing Virtual Data Models / Virtual Data Sources and live connectivity architectures.
• AI & Next-Gen Analytics: Hands‑on experience with Just Ask, Joule, and AI-driven analytics functionality within SAC.
• Integrations: Solid understanding of SAC integration with BW/4HANA, Analysis for Microsoft Office (AFO), and S/4HANA environments.

Preferred Experience

• Hands‑on experience with SAP Datasphere, Business Data Cloud (BDC), or SAP HANA Cloud.
• Exposure to SAP BW/4HANA and predictive analytics / machine learning capabilities within SAP.