- Solution Architecture : Lead the end-to-end design, architecture, and implementation of complex SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) solutions encompassing BI (Reporting/Story/Applications), Planning, and Predictive capabilities.

- Advanced Planning Models : Architect and configure SAC Planning models, including advanced Data Actions, Allocation rules, Value Driver Trees (VDT), and currency translations to drive budgeting and forecasting cycles.

- Dashboard & Story Design : Create highly intuitive, pixel-perfect executive dashboards, Canvas stories, and advanced Analytic Applications utilizing optimized scripting (CSS/JavaScript/SAC Custom Widgets).

- Data Integration & Modeling : Establish and manage seamless Live and Import data connections between SAC and various backend systems, including SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW/4HANA, SAP HANA, SAP Datasphere, and non-SAP cloud data warehouses.

- Security & Governance : Design and implement robust SAC security frameworks, including row-level/data-access security, team folders, roles, and privileges management.

- Performance Optimization : Analyze and optimize SAC story performance, model structures, and backend query execution to ensure minimal latency for global users.

- Stakeholder Management : Collaborate closely with Finance, Sales, and Supply Chain leadership to define KPIs, drive business process improvements, and lead the adoption of analytics-driven decision-making.

Required Technical Skills & Experience :

- Overall Experience : 8 to 10 years of professional experience in SAP BI/BW, Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), or Data Analytics.

- SAC Expertise : Minimum of 4+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience designing and deploying solutions within SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).

- Planning Specialization : Proven track record of delivering at least 2 full-lifecycle implementations of SAC Planning (Financial Planning, Workforce Planning, or Sales Forecasting).

- Backend Proficiency : Deep functional and technical knowledge of SAP core systems (S/4HANA embedded analytics, SAP BW/4HANA, or SAP HANA views). Experience with SAP Datasphere is a major plus.

- Scripting & Analytics : Proficiency in writing Advanced Analytics Scripts (JavaScript/TypeScript for SAC applications) and strong SQL skills.