SAP Technical CDS BIS Associate Managing Consultant

The Role Engaging with clients • Establishes communications with clients. • Promotes management consultancy services. Scoping Client Requirements • Understands and defines client requirements. • Presents clear and comprehensive written proposals. • Engages the client in selecting and owning optimal design options. Managing client interface • Manages stakeholder expectations, maintaining focus on overall deliverables, agreeing and applying contractual terms of engagement. Communication & Presentation • Conveys ideas and thoughts in a clear, focused style using effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, in formal and informal situations. • Uses presentation tools and techniques effectively to engage audience. • Produces clear client correspondence and reports, selecting most appropriate style to achieve desired outcome. Managing & Developing Others • Manages, develops and appraises others, delegating where appropriate. • Seeks support from peers where appropriate. Partnering with Others • Understands and engages expertise of others alongside own. • Leverages network effectively to research and define client issues, generate innovative solutions and/or inform delivery solutions. Tools & Methodologies • Selects and uses appropriate diagnostic tools, methods and techniques. • Actively seeks out new and appropriate tools. Applying Knowledge • Captures and builds knowledge in defined processes. • Share knowledge and experiences with others. • Applied knowledge, tools and technical expertise to support value creation, tailoring to the specific needs of the client. Planning & Management • Manages client projects effectively, ensuring objectives, deadlines and budgets are met by team members under own control. • Competent use of planning tools and milestones appropriate for the size and scale of the project. • Demonstrates ability to assess form and allocate work streams, managing own time and that of others to meet deadlines. • Operates competently in all areas of project delivery. Managing Risk • Manages medium risk projects (high complexity) working with others. • Identifies, quantifies and manages issues impacting on delivery of project. Ensuring Quality • Demonstrates track record of successful delivery in a range of delivery roles in client engagements. • Ensures quality of own deliverables and those of team. • Monitors and measures client satisfaction. Managing Withdrawal • Works with clients to determine a handover process to ensure skills transfer, sustainability of results and knowledge capture as appropriate for project. • Reviews and predicts any potential areas of deficit, addressing them before the engagement ends. Technical Expertise • Recognized as expert in own discipline. Business Understanding • Discusses impact of other disciplines on area of work with confidence and knowledge. • Sector Knowledge. Responsibilities • Document all technical specifications for implemented solutions. • Proficient in developing CDS views, AMDP with deep knowledge of SQL scripting and SAP HANA modelling & ABAP/CDS with experience in the areas of Analysis, Design, Development • Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, and OData services • Strong understanding of SAP HANA architecture, performance tuning, and data management techniques. • Collaborate with clients to gather business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. • CDS View Development: • Design and develop complex CDS views for advanced data modelling and analytics within the SAP ecosystem. • Implement data models that meet business requirements, ensuring high performance and scalability in large-scale enterprise environments. • Utilize annotations and associations to enhance CDS views, enabling efficient querying and reporting. • SAP Analytics Integration: • Integrate CDS views with SAP BW/4HANA, SAP S/4HANA, and other SAP modules, ensuring seamless data flow and consistency across the enterprise. • Develop and optimize OData services for consumption by SAP Fiori applications and other reporting tools. • Work closely with SAP functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions using SAP CDS. • Performance Tuning and Optimization: • Conduct performance analysis and optimization of CDS views to minimize data retrieval times and enhance user experience. • Implement best practices in SQL scripting, indexing, and data partitioning to improve the efficiency of SAP HANA-based models. • Monitor and troubleshoot performance issues in CDS views and associated analytics applications. • Data Management and Governance: • Ensure data integrity and quality by implementing robust data validation, cleansing, and transformation processes within CDS views. • Develop and enforce data governance policies, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. • Collaborate with data architects and governance teams to maintain accurate data lineage and metadata. • Technical Leadership and Collaboration: • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers, guiding them in the development of CDS views and SAP analytics solutions. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including SAP BASIS, functional consultants, and business analysts to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables. • Stay current with SAP advancements, continuously improving the technical capabilities of the team by integrating new features and best practices. • Documentation and Best Practices: • Develop comprehensive documentation for CDS views, including data models, dependencies, and performance tuning techniques. • Establish and maintain coding standards, ensuring that all developments are aligned with SAP best practices and organizational guidelines. • Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to ensure high-quality deliverables. • Experience in SAP Business Integrity screening • Manage delivery of services against agreed SLAs as well as manage escalations both internal and externally. • In-depth knowledge and understanding of SAP Embedded Analytics • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior consultants and team members. • Conduct requirement gathering sessions and provide design thinking approach. • Work closely with clients to understand their business needs and provide tailored solutions. • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring satisfaction and trust. • Manage and mentor a team of consultants, ensuring high-quality delivery and skill development. • Facilitate knowledge sharing and promote the adoption of new tools and methodologies within the team. • Well experience in handling P1 and P2 situations. Skills & Qualifications • Bachelor s Degree IT or equivalent 10 to 12 years of experience in one or more SAP modules. • At least four full life cycle SAP Embedded Analytics implementation and at least one SAP Business Integrity screening experience (from Blueprint/Explore through Go-Live). • Ability to use Service Marketplace to create tickets, research notes, review release notes and solution roadmaps as well as provide guidance to customers on release strategy. • Exposure to other SAP modules and integration points. • Strong understanding of SAP S4/HANA Embedded Analytics and SAP Business Integrity screening • Knowledge of SAP ECC, S/4HANA, and other SAP modules. • Proficiency in developing CDS views, AMDP with deep knowledge of SQL scripting and SAP HANA modelling. • Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW/4HANA, SAP Fiori, and OData services. • Strong understanding of SAP HANA architecture, performance tuning, and data management techniques. • Familiarity with ABAP programming and SAP HANA SQL Script • Flexible to work in shifts based on the project requirement. • Excellent communication, client management, and stakeholder engagement abilities. Consulting Skills • Aptitude for working in a team environment; problem-solving skills, creative thinking, communicating cl