SAP Data Solutions Lead

This role provides you the opportunity to be placed within the heart of a growing, dynamic team, working in a collaborative environment where the focus on change is a constant.

As a SAP Data Solutions Lead you will provide leadership to the SAP developer team, focused on improving the performance, productivity and efficiency of the team by instilling and driving a continuous improvement mindset and enabling the best (and simplest) possible data and information experience for customers and end users.

What you’ll be doing as a SAP Data Solutions Lead

• Accountable for the availability and precision of the SAP Data Platform across all environments.
• System administration/capacity accountabilities across all environments in the technology stack to ensure projects deploying new data assets onto the warehouse do not impact BAU operations
• Supporting the Platform services BI architect with the development of architectural standards and guidelines
• Demonstrate leadership behaviours across the team; manage and motivate employees to deliver high performance results
• Ensure the team’s resources and workloads are being effectively utilised, delivering within agreed timescales
• Working closely with developers, business specialists and support teams to ensure developments on the platform run to task.

Base location – Hybrid – Walnut Court SN2 8BN
Working pattern – Monday to Friday 36 hours

What you should bring to the role

• Great working knowledge of SAP data landscape
• Experience of designing/authenticating; Composite Providers, Operational Data Stores, DSO’s and Info Objects
• An understanding of change governance lifecycle and the prerequisites that accompany it.
• A pragmatic approach to Risk Management.
• BTM Platform experience
• Able to join and align technical understanding with an appreciation of customer experience wants and needs.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary of up to £85,000 per annum depending on experience
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Car Allowance - £5800
• Annual Bonus – 15% on target
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Private Medical Health Care
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.