SAP Data and Analytics Lead

Date: Jun 16, 2025

Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60631 Milwaukee, WI, US, 53204-2941

Req ID: 33326

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

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Job Overview

Komatsu is undergoing a major business transformation with the implementation of SAP S/4HANA. To support this initiative, we are seeking an SAP Data and Analytics Lead to drive data migration, governance, and analytics for a seamless transition from legacy systems. This role will lead the data migration strategy and execution, ensuring high-quality, secure, and consistent data in SAP S/4HANA. Expertise in SAP S/4HANA, data migration methodologies, and analytics solutions is essential to support business intelligence and reporting needs. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring data integrity and enabling data-driven decision-making throughout this transformation.

Key Job Responsibilities

Define and lead the data conversion approach for SAP S/4HANA, ensuring seamless migration from legacy systems.
Oversee data extraction, transformation, cleansing, validation, and loading (ETL) processes using SAP migration tools (SAP Data Services, Migration Cockpit, LSMW).
Establish data governance and quality frameworks, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across SAP deployments.
Partner with business teams and system integrators to map and validate master and transactional data across SAP modules.
Identify and mitigate data migration risks, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

Define and implement the SAP analytics and reporting strategy, leveraging SAP Embedded Analytics and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
Lead the design and configuration of real-time analytics dashboards, KPI tracking, and self-service reporting for business users.
Optimize SAP BW/4HANA and other reporting tools to integrate enterprise-wide data for actionable insights.
Ensure data visualization best practices, making reporting intuitive and business-friendly.
Collaborate with functional and technical teams to define standard reports, ad-hoc queries, and custom analytics requirements.
Develop data quality KPIs, ensuring continuous monitoring and improvement of SAP data assets.
Work closely with business stakeholders, project functional teams, and technical teams to align data strategies with enterprise goals.
Act as a trusted advisor for business users, driving data-driven decision-making through effective analytics solutions.
Provide leadership in cross-functional teams, mentoring data analysts and supporting end-user training on SAP reporting tools.

Qualifications/Requirements

Education required - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of experience in SAP data management, analytics, and reporting, with expertise in SAP S/4HANA transformations.
Strong experience with SAP Embedded Analytics, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), and SAP BW/4HANA.
Deep understanding of SAP data models, data integration, and migration tools (SAP Data Services, Migration Cockpit, LSMW).
Expertise in ETL processes, data governance, and data quality frameworks.
Hands-on experience in building dashboards, reports, and KPIs using SAP Analytics tools.
Strong knowledge of SQL, data modeling, and BI best practices.
Proven ability to lead data teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive analytics initiatives.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
SAP certifications in relevant areas SAP certifications in MDG, S/4HANA, or Data Migration are highly desirable.

Additional Information

Hiring Range

At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $140,000-$160,000. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions.  We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose.  We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & Inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together. 

Company Information

Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people. Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!

If you want to learn more about Komatsu, please visit our website at https://www.komatsu.com/