SAP Archiving & ILM Specialist

ROLE : SAP Archiving & ILM Specialist

Location : Bengaluru

NP : Immediate - 15 days

Role Summary

Experienced professional with 6+ years in SAP archiving and ILM to design, implement, and manage archiving strategies for standard SAP objects to improve data efficiency and system performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Archiving Strategy
   
• Design solutions for archiving standard SAP objects (FI, procurement, logistics documents).
• Configure archiving classes, profiles, and retention periods.
2. ILM Implementation
   
• Deploy SAP ILM to automate archiving processes.
• Define ILM policies, rules, and schedules per business requirements.
3. Stakeholder Collaboration
   
• Engage with business units to understand retention needs.
• Provide recommendations and best-practice insights.
4. Monitoring & Optimization
   
• Monitor ILM performance and adjust as needed.
• Maintain data maps/dictionaries ensuring data integrity throughout archiving.
5. Reporting & Analytics
   
• Develop dashboards to monitor archiving progress, volumes, and system health.
• Advise stakeholders based on analytic insights.
6. Compliance & Security
   
• Ensure regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX).
• Implement data access controls, encryption, and archiving security measures.
7. Cross-functional Coordination
   
• Collaborate with IT teams to align archiving with system integrations and tools.

Required Experience & Skills

• SAP Archiving Expertise
  
• 6+ years in SAP, with a focus on archiving and ILM.
• In-depth knowledge of archiving classes, profiles, and retention settings.
• ILM Proficiency
  
• Proven experience configuring SAP ILM policies and schedules.
• Data Governance & Quality
  
• Familiar with SAP data management, governance frameworks, and ensuring high data quality.
• Analytical & Problem-solving Abilities
  
• Strong analytical mindset and logical troubleshooting skills.
• Business & Communication Acumen
  
• Ability to translate complex technical solutions for business stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of business processes and data retention requirements.