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# SAP BW/4HANA Data Tiering Optimization Architect

- **Company:** Vsg Business Solutions
- **Location:** United States
- **Salary:** $124,800 - $135,200
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Retention, Data Stores, Information Lifecycle Management, Runbook, SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse, Data Storage Technologies, Performance Testing, SAP S/4HANA
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sap-bw-4hana-data-tiering-optimization-architect-fl--dade460f-ae74-45d5-ad68-bfe1c2da08f7

## About the Role

SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse, SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse, Data Analysis, Data Storage, Retention Programs, Reporting Skills, Team Lead/Manager, Cross-Functional, Performance Testing, Query Analysis

## Description

Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of SAP BW/4HANA Data Tiering Optimization (DTO) strategy.

 - Assess current data volumes, Advanced DataStore Objects (aDSOs), and usage patterns to identify DTO opportunities.
 - Define and implement Hot, Warm, and Cold data storage strategies, including retention rules and data movement procedures.
 - Conduct workshops with business stakeholders to establish data retention criteria and partitioning strategies.
 - Manage and coordinate cross-functional teams (Basis, development, reporting, infrastructure, security, compliance, business) for DTO deployment.
 - Oversee end-to-end project delivery, including pilot implementations, production rollouts, and performance testing.
 - Integrate DTO processes with existing BW data loads, process chains, and reporting layers.
 - Ensure continued reporting capabilities across all storage tiers (Hot, Warm, Cold) using BW Queries and analytics tools.
 - Establish procedures for data reconciliation, exception handling, monitoring, and operational support.
 - Deliver comprehensive project documentation, including architecture design, implementation plans, runbooks, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.
 - Provide technical leadership, stakeholder communication, and training to ensure sustainability of the DTO solution.
 - Maintain compliance with enterprise retention, archiving, and data lifecycle management requirements.