Introduction

In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

As a Package Consultant at IBM, get ready to tackle numerous mission-critical company directives. Our team takes on the challenge of designing, developing and re-engineering highly complex application components and integrating software packages using various tools. You will use a mix of consultative skills, business knowledge, and technical expertise to effectively integrate packaged technology into our clients' business environment and achieve business results.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• SLT System Implementation and Configuration: Lead the implementation and configuration of the SAP SLT system, including system setup, installation, and configuration of data replication processes. Define and maintain system connections and communication channels with source systems.

• Data Replication: Design and configure data replication processes using SLT technology to ensure real-time and accurate data replication from various source systems, such as SAP ERP, non-SAP databases, or external systems, to the SAP S/4HANA environment.

• Data Mapping and Transformation: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements and perform data mapping and transformation activities. Define rules and logic for data transformation to align source system data with the target SAP S/4HANA structure and requirements.

• Data Quality and Integrity: Monitor and ensure the quality and integrity of replicated data. Perform data validation and error handling to identify and resolve data replication issues, data inconsistencies, or data conflicts.

• System Monitoring and Performance Optimization: Monitor the SLT system and data replication processes for performance, throughput, and system availability. Identify bottlenecks or areas for improvement and implement enhancements to optimize data replication performance.

• Change Management and Support: Support change management activities related to SLT system upgrades, enhancements, or migrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including basis administrators, developers, and business users, to ensure smooth operations and provide technical support.

• Documentation and Training: Create and maintain technical documentation, configuration guides, and standard operating procedures related to SLT system setup, configuration, and data replication processes. Provide training and knowledge transfer to technical and functional teams.

• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data owners, system administrators, and project managers, to ensure effective communication and alignment. Engage with business stakeholders to understand their requirements and provide guidance on SLT capabilities and best practices.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.

• About 7-10 years of experience as a SAP SLT Consultant, working with SAP S/4HANA or SAP ERP systems.

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP SLT technology, including system setup, configuration, and monitoring.

• Proficient in SAP SLT replication setup, including data modeling, transformation, and data mapping.

• Experience with data replication from various source systems, such as SAP ERP, non-SAP databases, or external systems. Knowledge of data integration techniques, data validation, error handling, and data quality management.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA data structures, data models, and data migration processes. Project management experience, with the ability to manage tasks, prioritize activities, and deliver high-quality results within deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot data replication issues and implement effective solutions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Project management experience, with the ability to manage tasks, prioritize activities, and deliver high-quality results within deadlines. SAP SLT certification or relevant SAP certifications are highly desirable

About Business UnitIBM Consulting is IBM's consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients' businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

This job requires you to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated prior to your start date and proof of vaccination status will be required before your start date. During the Onboarding process you will be asked to confirm your vaccination status, in case you are unable to get vaccinated for any reason, you can let us know at that stage. Please let us know if you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons. IBM will consider such requests on a case by case basis subject to submission of required proof by the candidate before a stipulated date.

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