Expert – SAP Analytics Cloud

About the job:

Sanofi is globally deploying its new core model cross-functional system processes - covering back office and manufacturing across all GBUs - through the implementation of a Global ERP& Analytics landscape (iSHIFT project) using SAP S4/HANA, BW4/HANA, Business Object (BI4) and SAP Analytics Cloud technology.

We are seeking a skilled SAP Analytics Cloud and Business Objects Administrator to join our team and manage our analytics platforms. You will play a vital role in platforms governance, providing expert guidance and support in the implementation of our Global SAP Analytics collaborating with the development team.

Main responsibilities:

• Accountable for the business continuity of SAP Business Objects (BI4) and implementation of the new SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) lanscape, ensuring optimal performance and availability

• Establish data governance framework for SAC Analytics Cloud with policies, standards and processes ensuring data integrity and compliance

• Lead the technical migration from SAP BI4 reporting landscape to SAC Analytics Cloud:

  • setup Sanofi-specific SAC Landscape

  • integration via Live Connection

  • enable story design for both laptop and mobile devices

  • analyze story performance and backend statistics

  • tenant administration

• Develop and maintain data models, reports, stories, scripts and dashboards in SAC and BO.

• Coordinate activities in case of any request to connect SAC to new source systems (in both live and import mode)

• Ensure data integrity and accuracy by performing regular data validation and quality checks.

• Strictly stick to the Sanofi guidelines for any new development in SAC (naming conventions, ways of working…)

• Manage mail dispatching

• Configure and manage user roles, permissions and security settings within SAC and BO.

• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues and manage incident/cases with SAP

• Conduct in-depth System and reports analysis to identify issues, performance bottlenecks, and develop comprehensive proposals for resolution, driving issues to closure.

• Collaborate with business users to understand their analytics needs and provide technical support.

• Stay current with SAC and BO updates, new features, and best practices to continuously improve the platforms.

• Explore and test new capabilities introduced by SAP with periodic updates

• Identify cross-GBU synergies in existing reports and analytics solutions, propose optimized approaches to drive better business outcomes, and develop innovative solutions to enhance analytical capabilities for better decision-making and results.

• Support and manage the Self-Service approach with the end users

• Business continuity comes first: in the event of a crippling incident stopping business operations, able to manage the resolution as highest level of support within the company.

About you

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Proven experience of SAP Analytics Cloud, including administration, data modeling, story creation, scripting, and dashboard design.

• Familiarity with SAP Business Objects, including Web Intelligence, Lumira and AFO.

• Familiarity with SAP BW, SAP HANA, and other SAP analytics tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP certification in SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP BI4 (Webi, lumira, AFO).

• Project management experience and agile mindset with continuous improvement skills.

• Experience doing ERP delivery in a business-oriented context, preferably in a global company.

• Experience with data integration and ETL processes.

• Experience with multi-geography, multi-tier service design and management.

• Experienced in matrix driven project teams/organizations.

Soft skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills in a global environment. 

• Strong appetite to learn, discover and share.

• Adaptable and open to change 

• Company-first mindset: able to put the interests of the company before their own or those their teams if applicable. 

• Role model our 4 values: teamwork, integrity, respect, courage 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science or a related field.

Languages

• Fluent spoken and written English

When joining our team, you will experience:

• If you have a passion for SAP Industrial processes and are looking for a challenging role where you can make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you.

• An international work environment, in which you can develop your talent and realize ideas and innovations within a competent team.

• Your own career path within Sanofi. Your professional and personal development will be supported purposefully.

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people. 

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity 

At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients, and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.