SAP ILM Archiving

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced SAP ILM (Information Lifecycle Management) & Archiving Consultant to manage data archiving, data retention, and compliance requirements across SAP systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in SAP data archiving, ILM configuration, and implementation of data retention policies in compliance with business and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement SAP Data Archiving and SAP ILM solutions
• Configure and manage SAP ILM policies (Retention Management & Retention Warehouse)
• Implement data archiving objects and monitor archiving jobs
• Work on Archive Administration (SARA), data retention rules, and residence rules
• Support GDPR and other regulatory compliance requirements through ILM
• Perform archiving object analysis and volume management
• Configure and manage WebDAV content repositories
• Manage integration with content servers (OpenText or similar)
• Conduct archiving testing, validation, and documentation
• Support audit and compliance teams for data retention requirements
• Provide performance optimization related to data growth and database management
• Collaborate with functional teams to identify archiving scope and strategy

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of SAP experience with strong exposure to SAP Data Archiving
• Hands-on experience in SAP ILM configuration and implementation
• Experience with archiving tools and transactions (SARA, ILM policies, etc.)
• Strong understanding of data retention laws and compliance (e.g., GDPR)
• Experience with content server configuration (OpenText preferred)
• Knowledge of SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA environments
• Experience in managing large data volumes
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills

Good to Have

• Experience in SAP HANA environments
• Exposure to SAP DVM (Data Volume Management)
• SAP ILM or related SAP certification
• Experience in global rollout projects