SAP BODS Consultant

SAP Data Migration & BODS Solution Architect. You will take a leading role in the SAP BODS version upgrade for one of our customers. .

The successful candidate will bring deep hands-on expertise across the full migration life cycle and upgrade - from initial data analysis and ETL design through to cutover and post-go-live support - and will be capable of acting as both a technical lead and a trusted client-facing advisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP data migration and upgrade project life cycles across multiple concurrent client engagements.
• Architect and deliver ETL solutions using SAP BODS (XI 3.2, 4.0, 4.2) for complex Legacy-to-S/4 HANA migrations.
• Drive data loads into S/4 HANA using IDOCS, LTMC/LTMOM (Migration Cockpit), LSMW, BAPIs, and ABAP programs.
• Lead the design of Technical Specifications, DODS (Data Object Data Sheets), and DOMD (Data Object Mapping Documents).
• Develop and enhance IDOCs based on business requirements, promote changes across Dev/Test/Production environments.
• Configure logical systems (BD54), TCP/IP RFC connections (SM59), and manage BODS server installations on all environments.
• Implement complex pricing condition loads (eg, ZPR0, ZDIS, COND_A) and multi-step inventory migration scenarios.
• Lead GAP analysis workshops to identify and resolve missing or conflicting data requirements.
• Oversee data profiling, cleansing, and quality assurance activities using SAP Information Steward - including scorecard creation and GDPR-aligned rules.
• Design and develop preload readiness and post-load validation reports.
• Analyse failed IDOCs via SLG1, diagnose root causes, and drive permanent resolution.
• Facilitate data validation and readiness sessions, securing business sign-off for each load wave.
• Administer SAP BOBI 4.0/XIR3 architecture and manage users and user groups.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for client stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Manage business expectations and translate functional requirements into robust ETL design and migration logic.
• Lead Trial Loads, SIT, UAT, and Cutover Activities - including contingency planning and rollback procedures.
• Prepare and present status reports, risk logs, and delivery updates at programme governance forums.

Experience

• 15+ years of SAP data migration and ETL experience, with at least 5 full end-to-end project life cycles delivered.
• Experience in version upgrade of BODS environment.
• Expert-level SAP BODS (Business Objects Data Services) across versions XI 3.2, 4.0, and 4.2.
• Proven hands-on experience with S/4 HANA data migration using LTMC, LTMOM, LSMW, IDOCs, and BAPIs.
• Deep knowledge of SAP functional areas: MM, SD, FI (GL/AP/AR), and at least one of OTC, Engineering, or HR.
• Strong SQL skills (Oracle 9i-12g and/or SQL Server); ability to write complex queries for data analysis and validation.
• UNIX Shell Scripting for automation, scheduling, and FTP-based file management.
• Experience with ABAP dataflows and working knowledge of ABAP programs for data migration.
• Track record of client-facing delivery, including stakeholder management and sign-off facilitation.