Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced ILM Technical Architect to lead the design and execution of SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) architecture for the SAP BRIM Archiving Project. The role requires deep expertise in SAP ILM, data archiving strategy, and SAP BRIM/S/4HANA landscapes, with strong ownership of architecture decisions, compliance alignment, and stakeholder engagement in an onsite (US remote) model.

Key Responsibilities

Design and own the SAP ILM architecture for BRIM data archiving and retention
Define archiving strategy, data objects, retention rules, and lifecycle policies aligned with business and compliance requirements
Lead ILM configuration and technical design, including object selection, rule assignment, and data flow design
Work closely with SAP BRIM, S/4HANA, functional, technical, and BASIS teams to ensure seamless implementation
Support data readiness, mock runs, validation, and production execution of archiving activities
Ensure adherence to data privacy, legal hold, retention, and audit requirements
Identify and mitigate technical risks related to data volume, performance, and system stability
Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and support teams
Prepare and maintain architecture documents, technical designs, and runbooks
Support cutover, go‑live, and post‑archiving validation activities

Mandatory Skills & Experience

Strong hands‑on experience as an SAP ILM Technical Architect
Proven expertise in SAP ILM architecture design, data archiving, and retention management
Solid understanding of SAP BRIM and SAP S/4HANA data models
Experience working on large‑scale archiving or system lifecycle management projects
Strong knowledge of compliance, audit, data privacy, and legal retention requirements
Excellent stakeholder communication and technical leadership skills

Preferred / Secondary Skills

Experience with SAP ILM Store, Retention Management, and Legal Hold
Exposure to SAP BRIM modules (FICA, CI, Convergent Mediation)
Experience working in regulated or audit‑driven enterprise environments
Ability to work effectively in onsite–offshore delivery models

Experience & Band Fit

Typically 10–12+ years of overall SAP experience with deep ILM specialization

Role aligned to Band E3.1, requiring independent architectural ownership and senior stakeholder engagement

Key Responsibilities

Design and own the SAP ILM architecture for BRIM data archiving and retention
Define archiving strategy, data objects, retention rules, and lifecycle policies aligned with business and compliance requirements
Lead ILM configuration and technical design, including object selection, rule assignment, and data flow design
Work closely with SAP BRIM, S/4HANA, functional, technical, and BASIS teams to ensure seamless implementation
Support data readiness, mock runs, validation, and production execution of archiving activities
Ensure adherence to data privacy, legal hold, retention, and audit requirements
Identify and mitigate technical risks related to data volume, performance, and system stability
Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and support teams
Prepare and maintain architecture documents, technical designs, and runbooks
Support cutover, go‑live, and post‑archiving validation activities

Skill Requirements

Mandatory Skills & Experience

Strong hands‑on experience as an SAP ILM Technical Architect
Proven expertise in SAP ILM architecture design, data archiving, and retention management
Solid understanding of SAP BRIM and SAP S/4HANA data models
Experience working on large‑scale archiving or system lifecycle management projects
Strong knowledge of compliance, audit, data privacy, and legal retention requirements
Excellent stakeholder communication and technical leadership skills

Other Requirements

Preferred / Secondary Skills

Experience with SAP ILM Store, Retention Management, and Legal Hold
Exposure to SAP BRIM modules (FICA, CI, Convergent Mediation)
Experience working in regulated or audit‑driven enterprise environments
Ability to work effectively in onsite–offshore delivery models

SAP BRIM Archiving Project - ILM Exp

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