SAP ILM (Information Lifecycle Management) at Alpharetta, GA (Remote)

Role: SAP ILM Data Archiving Consultant

Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities

SAP Data Archiving & ILM Consulting

• Analyze existing SAP landscapes to determine decommissioning requirements and identify opportunities for system optimization and cost reduction.
• Design, implement, and support SAP ILM and Data Archiving solutions.
• Execute data archiving initiatives while maintaining data integrity and ensuring accessibility of archived information.
• Develop and implement customized system decommissioning strategies, including system shutdown, data extraction, migration, and long-term retention planning.
• Assess and map data relationships, dependencies, and profiles to determine retention, archiving, and deletion requirements.
• Design and enforce enterprise data archiving strategies, including data classification frameworks, retention policies, and storage optimization approaches.
• Support both SAP and non-SAP system decommissioning projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead and deliver end-to-end SAP Data Archiving implementations.

Technical Solution Design & Development

• Utilize database management systems to manage large volumes of data during extraction, migration, archiving, and retention activities.
• Support syntax conversion requirements between source and target database environments.
• Convert business and functional requirements into detailed technical specifications and solution designs.
• Design and develop SAP ABAP enhancements required to support archiving and decommissioning initiatives.
• Develop custom reports and enhancements based on client requirements.
• Create SQL-based reporting solutions and analytical capabilities.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure scalable, efficient, and compliant archiving solutions.
• Support testing, validation, deployment, and production support activities.

Documentation & Governance

• Develop comprehensive documentation detailing archived data, retention rules, storage locations, metadata, and audit requirements.
• Ensure compliance with corporate, regulatory, and legal retention requirements.
• Maintain project documentation, technical specifications, solution designs, and operational procedures.
• Support governance initiatives related to information lifecycle management and enterprise data retention.
• Participate in audit support activities and compliance reviews when required.

Client Engagement & Project Delivery

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, and project leadership to align archiving and decommissioning initiatives with organizational objectives.
• Conduct workshops, knowledge transfer sessions, and best practice training related to SAP Data Archiving and System Decommissioning.
• Provide strategic recommendations regarding data lifecycle management and retention strategies.
• Support project planning, effort estimation, and resource planning activities.
• Participate in customer meetings, status reviews, and project governance sessions.
• Ensure successful delivery of project milestones, deliverables, and customer expectations.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of overall professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of SAP Data Volume Management (DVM) and SAP Data Archiving experience.
• Minimum 3 years of SAP and/or non-SAP system decommissioning experience.
• Experience successfully delivering at least two system decommissioning projects.
• Minimum 4 years of SAP ABAP development experience with hands-on project delivery.
• Experience leading at least two end-to-end SAP Data Archiving implementations.
• Experience working with large-scale enterprise SAP landscapes and data management initiatives.

Technical Skills

• SAP Information Lifecycle Management (SAP ILM)
• SAP Data Archiving
• SAP Data Volume Management (DVM)
• SAP System Decommissioning
• SAP ABAP Development
• Database Management Systems
• SQL Reporting and Development
• Data Extraction and Migration
• Data Retention and Compliance Management
• Data Classification Frameworks
• Technical Design and Solution Architecture
• System Landscape Analysis
• Data Governance Principles
• Documentation and Audit Support
• Business Process Analysis

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
• Customer-focused consulting mindset.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams.
• Knowledge-sharing and training capabilities.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP Carve-Out projects.
• Knowledge of custom archiving solutions and methodologies.
• SAP BASIS knowledge and administration experience.
• Experience with one or more SAP functional modules.
• Experience with SAP HANA Data Aging.
• Experience archiving functional objects within SAP HANA, SAP CRM, SAP BW, and SAP HR environments.
• SAP certifications related to SAP ILM, Data Archiving, ABAP Development, or SAP Technology.
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide data governance and compliance initiatives.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a professional office environment.
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move office equipment, supplies, or laptops up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel locally for business-related activities if required.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided in accordance with applicable laws.