SAP Data & Analytics Lead

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! You Are: The SAP Data Analytics Lead will lead the Data Strategy and Analytics capability for the S/4HANA program. They are responsible for the end-to-end architecture, development, and maintenance of high-performance data solutions. This role governs the creation of robust data pipelines, ensures enterprise-grade data quality, and oversees complex ETL/migration strategies. They will also act as a strategic advisor to the business, leveraging SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and Embedded Analytics to transform raw data into actionable insights that drive budgeting, planning, and operational excellence. The SAP Data Analytics Lead Associate Director is responsible for leading complex data modeling, migration governance, and business intelligence strategy. The Work: Data Architecture Migration Design and govern S/4HANA data solutions for generation, collection, and real-time processing, ensuring a "Clean Core" data strategy. Lead the development of data pipelines and implement advanced ETL/ELT processes (using tools like SAP Data Intelligence or SAP Data Services) to migrate legacy data into S/4HANA. Oversee Data Quality and Governance frameworks, establishing standards for data cleansing, deduplication, and validation to ensure migration integrity. Manage complex data landscapes, ensuring seamless data flow across SAP and non-SAP systems, including integration with the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). Advanced Analytics SAC Leadership Drive the SAC Strategy, leading the design and delivery of advanced analytics, planning, and predictive solutions that influence executive-level business decisions. Supervise the modeling of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and vendor/client data, utilizing the full breadth of SAC tools (Stories, Analytics Designer, and Predictive Scenarios). Collaborate with Functional Leads (e.g., O2C, P2P, B2R) to translate complex business requirements into intuitive dashboards and real-time reporting solutions. Provide expert support for Planning and Budgeting, ensuring that SAC planning models are integrated with S/4HANA Finance to drive improved fiscal operations. Team Management Delivery Manage and mentor a cross-functional team, providing training to junior specialists on S/4HANA data structures, SAC configuration, and modern BI techniques. Lead work planning, budgeting, and forecasting for the Data and Analytics workstream, ensuring deliverables are met within project timelines. Ensure adherence to Accenture delivery methodology for data migration and analytics workstreams, from Fit-to-Standard through Go-Live. Here's What You Need: Bachelors Degree or 10+ years of industry experience Extensive experience in SAP Data Analytics, demonstrating a deep understanding of S/4HANA Data Models, SAP Analytics Cloud, and SAP BW/4HANA. Proven leadership skills at a Manager level, with a track record of successfully leading large-scale data migrations or BI transformations. Strong functional knowledge of SAP ECC/S4 core modules, specifically focused on Order to Cash (O2C) or Procure to Pay (P2P) data flows. In-depth knowledge of ETL tools and Data Quality software (e.g., SAP Data Services, Information Steward, or ADM ... (truncated, view full listing at source)