Senior Consultant – SAP Datasphere

About Our Client

We're partnering with a specialist global consultancy dedicated to people analytics and strategic workforce planning. Founded by a former SAP SuccessFactors executive, this forward-thinking firm is transforming how enterprise organisations harness data to make smarter people decisions. This is a collaborative environment where technical excellence meets strategic consulting, and where your expertise will define how we deliver transformational data solutions.

Why This Role is Different

This is an exceptional opportunity to join as a specialist data consultant in a growing consultancy, where you'll combine hands-on technical delivery with contributing to the evolution of our people analytics practice. You won't just be building data models, you'll be architecting the technical foundations that enable world-class people analytics outcomes.

We're looking for someone who thrives on solving complex data challenges whilst contributing to the development of internal capabilities and thought leadership in the people analytics space.

What You'll Build

Deliver Transformational Data Solutions

Lead technical workstreams for complex people analytics projects involving SAP Datasphere and SAP SuccessFactors Design, build, and optimise virtual data models that enable powerful analytics and reporting Integrate and transform data from multiple sources including SuccessFactors, HR systems, and employee survey platforms Implement role-based access controls, automated refresh logic, and reusable data assets Collaborate with functional and visualisation consultants to ensure data quality and semantic consistency across the full data to dashboard journey Ensure clean, optimised data delivery that supports both immediate project needs and long-term analytics capabilities

Develop Internal Capabilities and Thought Leadership

Contribute to the development of internal accelerators, delivery templates, and documentation Support pre-sales activities by explaining Datasphere architecture and best practices to prospective clients Participate in marketing and thought leadership activities including webinars, blogs, and industry events Share knowledge and best practices with colleagues to elevate the technical capability of the team Help establish frameworks and standards that become competitive advantages

Drive Technical Excellence

Make key technical and architectural decisions within your area of expertise Select appropriate tools, modelling techniques, and optimisation strategies Advise colleagues and clients on technical feasibility, limitations, and trade-offs Own the technical success of your workstreams and escalate risks appropriately Maintain awareness of emerging SAP technologies including BTP, Data Marketplace, and Data Fabric concepts

Who We're Looking For

A Technical Data Expert

3 or more years of experience in enterprise data platforms or comparable tools Proven expertise in SAP Datasphere including hands-on modelling and optimisation Strong knowledge of SuccessFactors data structures and HR metrics High proficiency in SQL and enterprise data architecture Certification in SAP Datasphere and ideally Business Data Cloud Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud and understanding of front-end reporting requirements Familiarity with SAP BTP, Data Marketplace, and SAP Data Fabric principles

A Skilled Delivery Professional

Demonstrated consulting experience delivering projects on time, on scope, and aligned to customer requirements Strong client communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to improve productivity and delivery efficiency Experience working remotely and autonomously with ability to self-manage and meet deadlines Comfortable managing your own workload and communication cadence in remote cross-timezone contexts

A Specialist in People Analytics Data

Exposure to people analytics, HR reporting, or workforce planning projects Experience working with SuccessFactors data or similar HR systems Familiarity with survey data platforms such as Qualtrics Understanding of HR metrics and how data translates into business insights Interest in how technical data work creates value for HR leaders and organisations

Someone Committed to Excellence

Passionate about technical rigour and data quality Energised by solving complex data challenges Interested in contributing to thought leadership and internal capability development Comfortable taking ownership of technical workstreams and their success Eager to work in a collaborative environment where your expertise shapes how things are done

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

Technical Impact with Strategic Influence

You'll lead the technical delivery of complex people analytics projects whilst contributing to how the consultancy evolves its data capabilities and thought leadership

Your decisions on data architecture and modelling approaches will influence multiple client projects and internal offerings

You'll have the opportunity to build reusable assets and accelerators that become competitive advantages for the consultancy

Growing Market for Data Expertise

The demand for SAP Datasphere and people analytics expertise continues to grow Enterprise organisations are investing significantly in data capabilities but many lack the technical expertise to do it well Your expertise will be in high demand as the market matures

Collaborative Technical Culture

You'll work alongside talented visualisation consultants, functional specialists, and strategic consultants The consultancy values technical excellence combined with genuine care for client outcomes You'll contribute to an environment where rigorous technical work meets strategic business impact

Your Impact

Lead technical delivery of complex SAP Datasphere and SuccessFactors data integration projects Design and build virtual data models that enable enterprise-wide people analytics Ensure data quality and optimisation that supports powerful reporting and insights Contribute to internal accelerators and frameworks that enhance delivery efficiency Support business development through technical pre-sales expertise Help establish the consultancy's reputation for technical excellence in people analytics data Participate in thought leadership and help shape industry best practices

Ready to Lead the Technical Future of People Analytics?

If you're passionate about technical excellence in data architecture, excited about solving complex people analytics challenges, and ready to build your expertise in a specialist consultancy, we'd love to connect with you.

This role offers the rare combination of hands-on technical delivery, contribution to thought leadership, and influence over how the consultancy approaches data solutions. You'll join a consultancy at an exciting growth phase, where your technical expertise will define what exceptional people analytics data delivery looks like.

The consultancy is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the varied perspectives of the organisations you'll serve.