Job Title: SAP BW Lead (Business Warehouse) Experience Level: Senior / Lead (8+ years) Position Overview We are seeking an experienced SAP BW Lead to manage and deliver Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Warehousing solutions using SAP Business Warehouse (BW 7.x) and SAP BusinessObjects. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SAP BW architecture, data modeling, and ETL processes, along with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. The role involves driving end-to-end BI initiatives — from requirement gathering to delivery — while mentoring a team of developers. Key Responsibilities 1. Solution Design & Architecture
Lead the design, development, and implementation of SAP BW solutions across multiple business domains.
Architect scalable data warehouse models and ensure alignment with business and reporting needs.
Integrate data from SAP ECC modules (FI/CO, SD, MM, HR, PP) and non-SAP systems using BEx Extractors or custom data sources.
Design and manage InfoCubes, DSOs (DataStore Objects), MultiProviders, and CompositeProviders.
Develop and maintain BEx Queries, ensuring optimized performance and usability for business users.
2. Development & Delivery
Manage ETL data flows, transformations, and data extraction processes using standard and custom extractors.
Oversee the creation and maintenance of data models, InfoObjects, and DataSources.
Work with reporting tools such as SAP BEx Analyzer, BusinessObjects Web Intelligence, Crystal Reports, or Lumira.
Coordinate with functional and business teams to align reporting deliverables with KPIs and analytics goals.
3. Leadership & Team Management
Lead a team of SAP BW developers and analysts to deliver high-quality BI solutions.
Conduct code reviews, performance tuning, and peer mentoring.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and plan project activities effectively.
4. System Administration & Performance
Manage transport requests, BW housekeeping, and system performance optimization.
Implement process chains and monitor data loads for accuracy and timeliness.
Ensure data quality, security, and authorization compliance across the BW landscape.
5. Project Management & Stakeholder Collaboration
Act as a technical lead for BW-related projects — from design through go-live and post-support.
Engage with business stakeholders to translate analytical requirements into technical solutions.
Support agile and iterative delivery models, maintaining high transparency on project progress.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
8–12 years of hands-on experience in SAP BW (version 7.x).
Expertise in:
Data modeling, InfoCubes, DSOs, MultiProviders, and BEx Queries.
ETL processes, data extraction from SAP ECC (FI/CO, MM, SD, HR, etc.) and non-SAP systems.
ABAP programming for enhancements, routines, and transformations within BW.
Performance optimization, data load monitoring, and transport management.
Experience with SAP BusinessObjects (BO) tools such as WebI, Crystal Reports, and Analysis for Office.
Strong understanding of data governance, security roles, and authorizations in BW.
Numbers & Facts
Location
San Antonio, TX
Industry
Other/Not Classified
Company Size
100 to 499 employees
Skills
ABAP Programming Languageunmatched
Access Authorizationunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Business Intelligenceunmatched
Code Reviewsunmatched
Computer Scienceunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Crystal Reportsunmatched
Data Managementunmatched
Data Modelingunmatched
Data Processingunmatched
Data Qualityunmatched
Data Warehousingunmatched
Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL)unmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
Project Designunmatched
Project Planningunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Query Optimizationunmatched
Requirements Managementunmatched
SAPunmatched
SAP BusinessObjectsunmatched
SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP)unmatched
SAP Lumira Discoveryunmatched
SAP MMunmatched
SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouseunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Usability Engineeringunmatched
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