Data Architect – SAP S/4 & BW (REMOTE)

Date Posted:

2024-10-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RTX99: RTN Remote, Texas

Position Role Type:

Remote

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA. 

  

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed. 

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services Team:

RTX has an opening for a Data Architect – SAP S/4 & BW (Associate Director, Business Systems and Transformation) position.

The Data Architect – SAP S/4 & BW Data Expert will focus on managing and optimizing SAP S/4 data structures to support analytics, reporting, and business operations. This individual will guide business teams in identifying, mapping, and utilizing data from SAP S/4 and other sources for various use cases, with a deep understanding of data organization, governance and accessibility. A strong emphasis will be placed on ensuring data security, residency compliance, and governance while maintaining a scalable architecture to meet business demands.

Key Competencies:

• Expertise in SAP S/4 HANA data structures and security.
• Ability to ensure compliance with data residency laws and security regulations.
• Strong collaboration and leadership skills to align technical and business teams on data usage and governance.
• Proactive approach to optimizing data accessibility and supporting evolving business needs.

What You Will Do:

Expertise in SAP S/4 Data Structures:

·       Serve as the main point of expertise for understanding and navigating SAP S/4 HANA data structures, covering areas such as Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Sales.

·       Maintain detailed knowledge of SAP S/4 tables, fields, and relationships to support both current and future data needs for reporting and analytics.

·       Continuously update data architecture documentation to ensure all teams can access and understand how data is stored and managed.

Data Security and Residency Compliance:

·       Ensure that data architecture and workflows comply with data security standards and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, or other relevant global and local data privacy laws.

·       Address data residency requirements by ensuring that sensitive data is stored and processed in compliance with regional and global regulations.

·       Collaborate with the IT security team to implement safeguards for data access, encryption, and user permissions within SAP S/4 and BW systems.

Support for Business Use Cases:

·       Collaborate with business users to understand new data requirements and provide guidance on where and how data can be retrieved from SAP S/4 to support emerging use cases.

·       Assist in translating business needs into technical data requirements, ensuring the right data is made available for reports, dashboards, and advanced analytics.

·       Proactively identify opportunities to optimize data retrieval processes, ensuring that teams can quickly access the data they need.

Optimization of Data Architecture:

·       Ensure SAP S/4 and BW data structures are optimized for performance, minimizing latency and maximizing the efficiency of reporting and analytics.

·       Design and maintain a semantic layer within SAP BW to support business users in generating meaningful insights from both SAP and non-SAP data sources.

·       Work closely with technical teams to optimize ETL processes for better performance and data accessibility.

Collaboration Across Teams:

·       Partner with SAP functional teams, DT Applications, BU DT, Functional  and governance teams to align data architecture with business objectives and ensure best practices are followed.

·       Act as a liaison between business users and technical teams, ensuring that data structures and accessibility meet business needs while complying with security and governance policies.

·       Lead training and knowledge-sharing sessions to help stakeholders understand data structure, security, and how to leverage data effectively.

Governance and Documentation:

• Collaborate with the data governance team to establish and enforce policies around data security, data residency, and usage compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of the SAP S/4 and BW data architecture, ensuring clarity and accessibility for all stakeholders.
•   Ensure that data quality is maintained by implementing governance practices that prevent data duplication, inconsistencies, or inaccuracies.

Qualifications You Must Have:

·       Typically 12+ years’ of experience in data architecture or related area and a bachelor’s in Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent combination of related work and schooling in lieu of degree; Advanced degree and 10+ years’ related work.

·       10+ years’ expertise in SAP, S/4 and SAP BW.

·       10+ years’ deep understanding of data security, data residency, and regulatory compliance requirements (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).

Qualifications We Prefer:

·       Proven track record of managing complex data architectures and supporting business use cases in large ERP environments.

·       Strong knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA data structures, including tables, fields, and relationships across functional areas including familiarity with advanced analytics tools and how they interact with SAP data structures.

·       Proficiency in data security principles, encryption, and compliance with data residency regulations.

·       Hands-on experience with ETL processes and optimizing SAP BW for reporting and analytics.

·       SAP certifications, particularly in SAP S/4 HANA data architecture or security-related fields.

·       Experience in managing large-scale SAP implementations, including BW integration.

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Work Location: Remote

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

This position is currently designated as remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories). Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

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What We Offer: Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

The salary range for this role is 143,000 USD - 287,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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