Sap Ilm Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Design and own the SAP ILM architecture for BRIM data archiving and retention
• Define archiving strategy, data objects, retention rules, and lifecycle policies aligned with business and compliance requirements
• Lead ILM configuration and technical design, including object selection, rule assignment, and data flow design
• Work closely with SAP BRIM, S/4HANA, functional, technical, and BASIS teams to ensure seamless implementation
• Support data readiness, mock runs, validation, and production execution of archiving activities
• Ensure adherence to data privacy, legal hold, retention, and audit requirements
• Identify and mitigate technical risks related to data volume, performance, and system stability
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and support teams
• Prepare and maintain architecture documents, technical designs, and runbooks Support cutover, go-live, and post-archiving validation activities

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience as an SAP ILM Technical Architect
• Proven expertise in SAP ILM architecture design, data archiving, and retention management Solid understanding of SAP BRIM and SAP S/4HANA data models
• Experience working on large-scale archiving or system lifecycle management projects Strong knowledge of compliance, audit, data privacy, and legal retention requirements
• Excellent stakeholder communication and technical leadership skills

Preferred / Secondary Skills

• Experience with SAP ILM Store, Retention Management, and Legal Hold
• Exposure to SAP BRIM modules (FICA, CI, Convergent Mediation)
• Experience working in regulated or audit-driven enterprise environments
• Ability to work effectively in onsite-offshore delivery models