SAP Data and Analytics Lead

Komatsu • Chicago, IL

168d • $140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Komatsu is undergoing a major business transformation with the implementation of SAP S/4HANA. To support this initiative, we are seeking an SAP Data and Analytics Lead to drive data migration, governance, and analytics for a seamless transition from legacy systems. This role will lead the data migration strategy and execution, ensuring high-quality, secure, and consistent data in SAP S/4HANA. Expertise in SAP S/4HANA, data migration methodologies, and analytics solutions is essential to support business intelligence and reporting needs. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring data integrity and enabling data-driven decision-making throughout this transformation.

Requirements

• Education required - Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in SAP data management, analytics, and reporting, with expertise in SAP S/4HANA transformations.
• Strong experience with SAP Embedded Analytics, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), and SAP BW/4HANA.
• Deep understanding of SAP data models, data integration, and migration tools (SAP Data Services, Migration Cockpit, LSMW).
• Expertise in ETL processes, data governance, and data quality frameworks.
• Hands-on experience in building dashboards, reports, and KPIs using SAP Analytics tools.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, data modeling, and BI best practices.
• Proven ability to lead data teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive analytics initiatives.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• SAP certifications in relevant areas SAP certifications in MDG, S/4HANA, or Data Migration are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the data conversion approach for SAP S/4HANA, ensuring seamless migration from legacy systems.
• Oversee data extraction, transformation, cleansing, validation, and loading (ETL) processes using SAP migration tools (SAP Data Services, Migration Cockpit, LSMW).
• Establish data governance and quality frameworks, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across SAP deployments.
• Partner with business teams and system integrators to map and validate master and transactional data across SAP modules.
• Identify and mitigate data migration risks, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Define and implement the SAP analytics and reporting strategy, leveraging SAP Embedded Analytics and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
• Lead the design and configuration of real-time analytics dashboards, KPI tracking, and self-service reporting for business users.
• Optimize SAP BW/4HANA and other reporting tools to integrate enterprise-wide data for actionable insights.
• Ensure data visualization best practices, making reporting intuitive and business-friendly.
• Collaborate with functional and technical teams to define standard reports, ad-hoc queries, and custom analytics requirements.
• Develop data quality KPIs, ensuring continuous monitoring and improvement of SAP data assets.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, project functional teams, and technical teams to align data strategies with enterprise goals.
• Act as a trusted advisor for business users, driving data-driven decision-making through effective analytics solutions.
• Provide leadership in cross-functional teams, mentoring data analysts and supporting end-user training on SAP reporting tools.

Benefits

• Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
• 401k, pension and/or employee savings programs
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee learning and development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees