Lead SAP Business Data Cloud / SAP Datasphere

NTT DATA Services•Plano, TX

About The Position

NTT DATA is seeking a Lead SAP Business Data Cloud / SAP Datasphere Architect/Developer to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale analytics solutions. The role focuses on semantic modeling, data architecture, and advanced analytics development across SAP’s cloud data ecosystem, including SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC), SAP Datasphere, and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). The position leads architecture and implementation of semantic models, analytical datasets, integrations, data modeling frameworks, and governance standards. It also develops SAC dashboards and analytic applications, builds scalable SAC models aligned with Datasphere semantics, and establishes enterprise design standards and KPI definitions. The lead collaborates with business, architecture, and data teams, mentors junior staff, contributes to product and modernization roadmaps, and supports operational governance and performance improvement. The position is based in Plano, Texas. NTT DATA notes that remote or hybrid arrangements may be available for many positions but are subject to change based on client requirements; in-office attendance near an NTT DATA office or client site may be required for meetings or events depending on business needs.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in SAP Analytics with deep SAC and SAP data modeling expertise.
5+ years of hands-on experience with SAP Datasphere.
Experience with BW/HANA modeling and Layered Scalable Architecture++ (LSA++) design.
Mastery of semantic modeling, datasets, Spaces, analytical models, and data flows.
Good technical understanding of Virtual Data Model (VDM) and CDS (Core Data Services) Views.
Experience integrating with S/4HANA, Integrated Business Planning, Ariba, SuccessFactors, HANA, Datasphere, and SAP BTP.
Proven ability to lead architecture discussions and mentor teams.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Executive-level presentation capabilities.
Highly collaborative, proactive, and strategic approach.
Strong ownership mindset.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP BTP services.
Exposure to SAP Business Data Cloud and Data Product concepts.
SAC Planning expertise.
Certifications in SAC, Datasphere, HANA, or BW.
Technical fluency in ABAP, SQL, Python, and modern modeling frameworks.

Responsibilities

Architect and implement enterprise-grade semantic models, analytical datasets, and business data layers.
Lead integration strategies across SAP Business Data Cloud, Datasphere, SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, SuccessFactors, HANA, BTP, and other cloud data sources such as Snowflake or Databricks.
Design data modeling frameworks, reusable objects, and governance standards.
Optimize data pipelines, transformations, and replication strategies.
Ensure data quality, lineage, metadata standards, and security policies.
Serve as a subject matter expert for Business Data Fabric and Data Mesh design.
Develop complex SAC dashboards, analytic applications, and KPI-rich visualizations.
Build scalable SAC models aligned with Datasphere semantics.
Implement advanced scripting using Analytics Designer.
Lead design standards, UX frameworks, and enterprise KPI definitions.
Manage SAC lifecycles within BDC and standalone tenants, including transport, versioning, and security.
Translate business needs into enterprise data products.
Mentor junior developers and analysts.
Partner with architects and data teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Influence roadmap development for Datasphere, SAC, and analytics modernization.
Troubleshoot across modeling layers and optimize performance.
Produce documentation, modeling standards, and reusable templates.
Participate in governance and architecture forums.