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.
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.
Responsibilities for the SAP Archiving Consultant / Architect:
* Own and drive the SAP archiving lifecycle across ECC and S/4HANA systems
* Design and implement archiving strategies aligned to business, audit and compliance needs
* Deliver hands-on configuration and execution using SARA, ADK, ArchiveLink and ILM
* Reduce database growth and improve system performance and storage efficiency
* Ensure readiness for audit, retention and regulatory requirements
* Work closely with Basis, Functional, Security and Audit teams
* Define governance standards, controls and documentation for archiving processes
* Provide clear guidance to business stakeholders on archiving strategy and impacts
Essential Skills for the SAP Archiving Consultant / Architect:
* Strong experience in SAP Archiving across ECC and S/4HANA
* Hands-on knowledge of SARA, ADK and ArchiveLink
* Experience with OpenText archiving solutions
* Strong understanding of SAP Basis environments
* Knowledge of data retention, governance and compliance requirements
* Experience managing large SAP data volumes and performance optimisation
Desirable Skills for the SAP Archiving Consultant / Architect:
* Experience with SAP ILM
* Experience with OpenText or similar content management platforms
* Knowledge of HANA data volume optimisation
* Experience supporting S/4HANA conversions or migrations
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.