SAP Archiving Architect - up to £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits

<p>Job Description</p><br>Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first.<br><p>SAP Archiving Consultant / ArchitectSalary: Up to £85,000 + Bonus + BenefitsLocation: London or Manchester - Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full timeJob Type: PermanentA globally established organisation is seeking an experienced SAP Archiving Consultant / Architect to lead the end-to-end archiving strategy across a complex, high-volume SAP landscape.</p><p>This role will focus on improving system performance, reducing data growth, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting long-term SAP platform sustainability across ECC and S/4HANA environments.</p><p>Responsibilities for the SAP Archiving Consultant / Architect:</p><ul><li>Own and drive the SAP archiving lifecycle across ECC and S/4HANA systems</li><li>Design and implement archiving strategies aligned to business, audit and compliance needs</li><li>Deliver hands-on configuration and execution using SARA, ADK, ArchiveLink and ILM</li><li>Reduce database growth and improve system performance and storage efficiency</li><li>Ensure readiness for audit, retention and regulatory requirements</li><li>Work closely with Basis, Functional, Security and Audit teams</li><li>Define governance standards, controls and documentation for archiving processes</li><li>Provide clear guidance to business stakeholders on archiving strategy and impacts</li></ul><p>Essential Skills for the SAP Archiving Consultant / Architect:</p><ul><li>Strong experience in SAP Archiving across ECC and S/4HANA</li><li>Hands-on knowledge of SARA, ADK and ArchiveLink</li><li>Experience with OpenText archiving solutions</li><li>Strong understanding of SAP Basis environments</li><li>Knowledge of data retention, governance and compliance requirements</li><li>Experience managing large xwzovoh SAP data volumes and performance optimisation</li></ul><p>Desirable Skills for the SAP Archiving Consultant / Architect:</p><ul><li>Experience with SAP ILM</li><li>Experience with OpenText or similar content management platforms</li><li>Knowledge of HANA data volume optimisation</li><li>Experience supporting S/4HANA conversions or migrations</li></ul><p>If you are an experienced SAP Archiving professional looking to shape enterprise-wide strategy within a complex SAP environment, this role offers strong exposure to large-scale transformation and long-term platform optimisation.</p>