General Manager - SAP Cloud Analytics Architect

Who we are

About _VOIS:
_VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value and enhancing quality and efficiency across 28 countries, and operating from 7 locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain and the UK.

Over 29,000 highly skilled individuals are dedicated to being Vodafone Group’s partner of choice for talent, technology, and transformation. We deliver the best services across IT, Business Intelligence Services, Customer Operations, Business Operations, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, HR Operations, and many more.

Established in 2006, _VOIS has evolved into a global, multi-functional organisation, a Centre of Excellence for Intelligent Solutions focused on adding value and delivering business outcomes for Vodafone.

About _VOIS India:
In 2009, _VOIS started operating in India and now has established global delivery centres in Pune, Bangalore and Ahmedabad. With more than 14,500 employees, _VOIS India supports global markets and group functions of Vodafone, and delivers best-in-class customer experience through multi-functional services in the areas of Information Technology, Networks, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Digital Business Solutions (Robotics & AI), Commercial Operations (Consumer & Business), Intelligent Operations, Finance Operations, Supply Chain Operations and HR Operations and more.

What you’ll do

Position Title: General Manager - SAP Analytics Cloud Architect

As a skilled and visionary IT Professional, you will play a pivotal role in propelling our organization to unparalleled success in SAP Cloud Analytics (SAC) & Data Analytics solutions. We are seeking an exceptional individual with a proven track record in designing and implementing groundbreaking SAC & Data Analytics solutions. Join our dynamic and rapidly growing team to lead the way in building a new platform for Vodafone. This Senior-level position offers an extraordinary opportunity for professional growth and impact.

• Design and Architect Analytics Solutions: Lead the end-to-end design of robust reporting and analytics solutions, ensuring the application of design principles such as scalability, performance optimization, modularity, and reusability.
o Design scalable data models and reporting structures for various deployment scenarios (Cloud, On-Premise, Hybrid).
o Develop flexible and user-centric reporting/analytics solutions aligned with business needs, ensuring adherence to established design patterns.

• Design Principles and Patterns: Incorporate industry-standard design principles and architectural patterns into solution design, ensuring solutions are efficient, maintainable, and future-proof.
o Ensure alignment with enterprise-wide data governance and reporting standards, such as those around metadata management, data lineage, and data quality.
o Drive the adoption of standard design patterns for data integration, transformation, and visualization layers.
• Reporting Standards and Guidelines: Define and implement reporting and analytics guidelines that align with industry best practices for data visualization, storytelling, accessibility, and user interface design.
o Establish standards for report layout, use of colors, KPIs, and data presentation techniques, ensuring consistency across the organization's reporting landscape.
o Ensure that all solutions adhere to data privacy, security, and compliance standards as per industry regulations.
• Data Warehousing Expertise: Demonstrate expert-level knowledge in SAP data warehousing solutions, particularly SAP BW/4HANA and SAP HANA (HANA Cloud or HANA 2.0).
o Develop and optimize complex data models and scripts, including the creation of stored procedures and the implementation of high-performance data pipelines.
o High-level understanding of data replication methods to HANA or BW, ensuring seamless data flow and integration from various source systems.
• Full Life Cycle Implementation: Lead or participate in 2-3 full life cycle implementations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives from requirements gathering through deployment and user adoption.
o Ensure that all design and development processes are meticulously documented and comply with enterprise architecture and data governance guidelines.
• Architectural Knowledge of SAP Analytics: Possess a strong architectural understanding of various SAP Analytics solutions, their deployment modes (Cloud, On-Premise, Hybrid), and their integration into broader enterprise systems.
o Provide guidance on the adoption of cloud-based analytics solutions, taking into account the organization’s infrastructure, performance, and security requirements.
• Core Consulting Skills: Exhibit strong consulting skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, plan and organize tasks, and build trusted relationships with clients.

Who you are

* B.Tech. Computer Science & MBA preferred.
* Overall 15+ years of experience in delivering digital transformation projects to global organizations which includes
* At least 5 years of relevant experience as a Senior SAC & Data Analytics Architect or Team lead.
* At least 4 years' experience in designing and building Data Analytics solutions on hyperscaler cloud platforms
* At least 5 years' experience with technical delivery -At least 2 years of Practice/Program management (responsible for team growth & P&L).
* Ability to manage estimates, tasks, escalations, risks/issues * Expertise in designing high-level, enterprise grade solution architecture
* Ability to clearly articulate concepts to people with varying technical background

What's in it for you

We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave. You'll also get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too.

_VOIS is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We celebrate differences and we welcome and value diverse people and insights. We believe that being authentically human and inclusive powers our employees’ growth and enables them to create a positive impact on themselves and society. We do not discriminate based on age, colour, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

As a result of living and breathing our commitment, our employees have helped us get certified as a Great Place to Work in India for four years running. We have been also highlighted among the Top 10 Best Workplaces for Millennials, Equity, and Inclusion, Top 50 Best Workplaces for Women, Top 25 Best Workplaces in IT & IT-BPM and 10th Overall Best Workplaces in India in 2024. These achievements position us among a select group of trustworthy and high-performing companies which put their employees at the heart of everything they do.

By joining us, you are part of our commitment. We look forward to welcoming you into our family which represents a variety of cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and skills!

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.