SAP Archiving and ILM Specialist

Description:

SAP Archiving and ILM Specialist

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced SAP Archiving and ILM specialist with 6+ years of experience to design, implement, and manage the archiving of standard SAP objects in SAP Archiving and ILM. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive archiving strategy to ensure efficient data management, reduce data volume, and improve system performance.

Responsibilities:

Design and implement archiving strategies for standard SAP objects such as:
Financial, Procurement and logistics documents.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify data retention requirements and archiving needs
Configure and maintain SAP archiving settings, including Archiving classes, Archiving profiles and Retention periods
Implement and manage SAP ILM to automate the archiving process
Configure ILM policies, rules, and schedules to ensure data is archived and retained according to business requirements
Monitor and analyze ILM system performance, making adjustments as needed
Ensure data integrity, consistency, and accuracy during the archiving process
Develop and maintain data maps and data dictionaries to track archived data
Collaborate with IT teams to ensure compatibility with other systems and tools
Develop reports and analytics to track archiving progress, data volumes, and system performance
Provide insights and recommendations to stakeholders on archiving and data management best practices
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX
Implement data access controls, encryption, and other security measures to protect archived data

Requirements:

SAP Experience: 6+ years of experience working with SAP systems, preferably with a focus on SAP archiving and ILM
Technical Skills:
• Strong understanding of SAP archiving concepts, including archiving classes, profiles, and retention periods
• Experience with SAP ILM (Information Lifecycle Management) and its configuration
• Familiarity with SAP data management, data governance, and data quality
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Business Acumen:
• Understanding of business requirements and data retention needs
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders