SAP ILM Technical Architect

Canada
Remote
Posted Oct 13, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Own and design the SAP ILM architecture and archiving strategy for SAP BRIM data, including archiving objects, retention rules, lifecycle policies, and technical configuration. Coordinate implementation and execution with BRIM, S/4HANA, functional, technical, and BASIS teams, ensuring compliance and supporting validation, cutover, go-live, and post-archiving activities.

Job details

Role: SAP ILM Technical Architect Project: SAP BRIM Archiving Project Primary Skill: SAP ILM Architecture Design Band: E2.1 Location: Canada (Remote) ________________________________________ 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 8–12+ years of overall SAP experience with deep ILM specialization • Role aligned to Band E2.1, requiring independent architectural ownership and senior stakeholder engagement

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires strong hands-on experience as an SAP ILM Technical Architect, expertise in ILM architecture, archiving, and retention, and a solid understanding of SAP BRIM and S/4HANA data models. The role also calls for experience with large-scale archiving projects, compliance and privacy requirements, technical leadership, and stakeholder communication; the stated typical experience is 8–12+ years.