SAP ILM Consultant

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior SAP ILM Consultant to lead the implementation and optimization of SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) solutions. This role requires strong functional and technical expertise in ILM, including data archiving, GDPR compliance, and data retention management. The ideal candidate will work remotely from India and collaborate with global teams and business stakeholders to ensure compliant, cost-effective data management across SAP systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end SAP ILM implementations, including scoping, design, configuration, and deployment.
• Design and implement data archiving strategies across SAP ECC, S/4HANA, and other SAP landscapes.
• Define and configure data retention policies and rules in alignment with regulatory requirements (GDPR, SOX, etc.).
• Work closely with data owners, compliance, and legal teams to ensure effective information lifecycle governance.
• Configure ILM Retention Management and ILM Store integration.
• Conduct impact analysis of archiving on business processes and system performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve ILM and archiving-related issues.
• Train and guide business and technical users on ILM processes and tools.
• Provide documentation and support for audit and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of SAP experience, with at least 5+ years focused on SAP ILM.
• Hands-on experience with SAP ILM Retention Management, Data Archiving, and ILM Store.
• Strong understanding of GDPR and other global data protection regulations.
• Experience with both classic and new ILM approaches in ECC and S/4HANA.
• Familiarity with ArchiveLink and SAP Content Server or third-party storage solutions.
• Ability to work independently and drive global projects in a remote setup.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with OpenText or other external archive solutions.
• Familiarity with SAP Solution Manager and related monitoring tools.
• Exposure to cloud and hybrid SAP environments.