Data Engineering Engineer V (SAP BW)

• Define or Contribute to Analytics and Planning Governance Framework and tools
• Ownership and leadership of User Community based engagement and continuous improvements
• Leadership and representation in Demand Management processes to ensure and secure the Planning/Analytics roadmap and pipeline
• Contribute to ensure Financial Objectives are met and on track
• Acquisition and management of contractors and internal resources to deliver services
• Ownership of the technical architecture and technical roadmap to ensure continuous and planned investment is in place.
• Leadership to define and then manage System based metrics, KPI’s and support SLA’s to ensure system availability is maintained and monitored.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a related or directly relevant field
• Experience with SAP BW (min. 5 years)
• Related experience with Cloud Technology, Sap Analytics Cloud, DataSphere is a plus
• Project Management experience is a plus

• 5+ years hands-on technical / architecture level experience of SAP BW/HANA.
• Experience / Knowledge linked to Hana / SAP Analytics Cloud capabilities and functionality including planning is desired
• Full understanding of the features and limitations of SAP BW & HANA and/or SAP DataSphere
• Ability to recommend best practices for configuring SAP BW/HANA and/or SAP DataSphere considering the overall architecture to achieve integration, high performance and stability
• Ability to work as a visualization expert to implement the best visualization stories for customer’s business KPI’s
• Experience working across all phases of Analytics implementations; leading requirements gathering workshops, developing functional specifications, designing technical specifications, system development/configuration, test script development and execution, knowledge transfer, cutover and deployment
• Experience in the Pharmaceutical business model and baseline reporting requirements and processes
• Experience with Planning solutions like Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) is a plus.
• Experience / Knowledge in Supply Chain projects is beneficial.
• Understanding about SAP SD, MM modules is a plus

• Strong leader, collaborator, team player, and individual contributor
• Passion to challenge the status quo and find new solutions and drive out of the box ideas
• Assertive, with the confidence to be voice of authority – not afraid to do what is best for team
• High-energy and passionate outlook to the role and can influence those around her/him
• Ability to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a comfortable and effective workplace
• Strong communication skills with comfort in speaking with business stakeholders
• Not afraid to “roll up the sleeves” and seeks to go outside comfort zone to learn – pushes teams to do the same
• Direct experience in understanding business outcomes as a key driver to ensure solutions are aligned to Takeda priorities and values
• Active coach and mentor whose goals are to grow and maximize the team’s potential

• Extensive successful planning and/or analytics operations management experience
• Demonstrative business acumen with strong cross functional communication ability
• Ability to build concensus on sensitive topics which require senior managers to often accept compromises at the local level based on the bigger picture view

• Experience being a member of a small core team with a global mandate, which requires clear and transparent communication
• Experience with stakeholder management and engagement at all levels of the organisation
• Ability to set priorities, align stakeholders expectations and, develop and execute an associated plan of action
• Ability to engage effectively as a part of a team and with colleagues with different backgrounds and areas of expertise

• This role offers the opportunity for a high level of innovation related to SAP BW, and SAP Analytics Cloud and DataSphere technology platform development and strategy
• Innovation Opportunity related to the use of Business Intelligence platforms / solutions for KPI and Dashboard development to support the global business
• Experience in preventing unauthorized or inappropriate access, manipulation, or use of data and information

• Business Intelligence and Reporting related to the following areas:

• Complex global financial planning and reporting
• Complex global supply chain, manufacturing and quality reporting – with all associated GxP and SOX requirements

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