Program Lead | Data Platform (SAP BW - Cloud Data Platform)

Our client is seeking an experienced Program Lead to drive a strategic enterprise-wide Data Platform Modernisation initiative.

The successful candidate will combine strong programme leadership with a deep understanding of enterprise data architecture, SAP data technologies, cloud data platforms, and large-scale transformation programmes.

• Initial 12-month contract
• Programme expected to run for approximately 2 years
• Netherlands preferred - Open to candidates based in other EU countries IF willing to commute to NL 1 time per month.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Data Platform Modernisation programme from strategy and planning through execution and adoption.
• Define and drive the roadmap for transitioning from SAP BW and BW/4HANA environments to a next-generation enterprise data platform.
• Help establish the future-state architecture across enterprise data, analytics, AI, governance, and integration capabilities.
• Guide architectural decision-making and provide challenge where required to ensure long-term scalability and maintainability.
• Support the design of modern data capabilities including data products, semantic models, data governance frameworks, lineage, and data quality standards.
• Shape the organisation's approach to cloud-based data platforms and emerging technologies, including SAP Business Data Cloud, Datasphere, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, and lakehouse architectures.
• Align business leaders, architects, delivery teams, and external partners around a common transformation vision.
• Establish programme governance, delivery structures, operating models, and decision-making frameworks.
• Support strategic engagement with technology vendors and implementation partners.
• Drive organisational adoption and ensure business value is realised throughout the transformation journey.

Required Experience

• Proven leadership experience delivering large-scale enterprise data transformation programmes.
• Strong experience leading SAP BW or BW/4HANA modernisation, migration, or platform transformation initiatives.
• Deep understanding of enterprise data architecture, modern data platforms, and cloud analytics ecosystems.
• Experience with technologies such as SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP Datasphere, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, or similar enterprise data platforms.
• Strong understanding of modern data management concepts including:
  • Data products
  • Data contracts
  • Master Data Management (MDM)
  • Metadata and lineage
  • Semantic data models
  • Data governance and quality frameworks
• Experience working closely with enterprise architects, data architects, engineering teams, and senior business stakeholders.
• Ability to bridge strategic business requirements with complex technical transformation programmes.

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