SAP ILM Technical Architect

Job summary

Own and design the SAP ILM architecture and archiving strategy for SAP BRIM data, including data objects, retention rules, lifecycle policies, configuration, and data flows. Lead implementation readiness and execution, ensure compliance and system stability, guide delivery teams, maintain architecture documentation, and support cutover and post-archiving validation.

Job details

Must: SAP ILM Architecture Design 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

Own and design the SAP ILM architecture and archiving strategy for SAP BRIM data, including data objects, retention rules, lifecycle policies, configuration, and data flows. Lead implementation readiness and execution, ensure compliance and system stability, guide delivery teams, maintain architecture documentation, and support cutover and post-archiving validation.

Requirements

Requires extensive hands-on SAP ILM architecture and data archiving experience, strong knowledge of SAP BRIM and S/4HANA data models, and experience with large-scale archiving or lifecycle management projects. Candidates should bring expertise in compliance, privacy, audit, and legal retention requirements, along with strong technical leadership and stakeholder communication; 8–12+ years of SAP experience is indicated.

Listed skills

• SAP · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Retention · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Execution · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Configuration · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Audit · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• SAP ILM Architecture
• SAP Information Lifecycle Management
• Data Archiving
• Retention Management
• SAP BRIM
• SAP S/4HANA
• Archiving Strategy
• Retention Rules
• Lifecycle Policies
• ILM Configuration
• Data Privacy
• Legal Hold
• Audit Compliance
• Technical Design
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Technical Leadership

Job areas

• Technology
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting

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