SAP DATA ARCHITECT

SAP Data Architect

Winnipeg, MB Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in

North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's

best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer

service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.

Great Benefits

- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

- Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.

- Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and

community.

- Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2-week period), depending on

nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Data Architecture Lead, the SAP Data Architect is responsible for architecting, designing, and reviewing the

development and implementation of innovative enterprise analytics solutions that require SAP data and use SAP Datasphere, SAP

Analytics Cloud and Databricks. The SAP Data Architect will consult with Data Architects, Data Engineers and Data Developers on

design specification diagrams for enterprise analytics in collaboration with SAP Developers and SAP Business Systems Analysts to

understand SAP data structures and relationships. The SAP Data Architect will also be responsible for sustaining existing enterprise

analytics solutions that use SAP data.

Success in this role will be measured by the ability to design robust and scalable SAP analytics solutions that meet business needs

and adhere to best practices, including the effective implementation of data architecture strategies, creation of effective and efficient

data models, and seamless integration of SAP and non-SAP data.

Responsibilities:

- Architect, design, and review the implementation of new enterprise analytics solutions leveraging SAP data using SAP

Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud, and Databricks.

- Sustain existing enterprise analytics solutions that use SAP data.

- Develop and implement data architecture strategies that align with the organization's business goals, SAP best practices, data

& analytics practices, and enterprise architecture.

- Create and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical analytical data models for SAP data.

- Design data structures to facilitate analytics, reporting, and machine learning using SAP data.

- Design the architecture to integrate SAP data with non-SAP data for Analytics.

- Consult with Data Architects, Data Engineers and Data Developers on design specification diagrams for enterprise analytics in

collaboration with SAP Developers and SAP Business Systems Analysts to understand SAP data structures and relationships.

- Provide technical leadership leveraging a deep understanding of SAP data and technologies, including SAP ECC, BW on

HANA, Data Services, SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT), AFO - Analysis for Office, SAP S/4, SAP Datasphere, and SAP

Analytics Cloud.

- Engage with SAP, Gartner and other Utilities to stay on top of SAP roadmap announcements.

- Deliver the architectural design of technology solutions, utilizing knowledge of defined reference architectures, technology

trends, and implementation experience to translate a business need into a solution blueprint that represents an end-to-end

solution.

- Ensure the logical and physical architecture for a project aligns with the standards and reference architectures defined by the

technical domain and enterprise architects; and is aligned with Corporate Strategies.

- Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture to develop, improve, and maintain enterprise architecture, governance, reference

architectures, technology standards, technical capability guidelines, and guardrails.

- Align with Cyber Security and be an advocate of data security and data governance principles and ensure appropriate security

MANITOBA HYDRO IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

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and governance practices are embedded in all our products and processes.

- Analyze the current solution portfolio to detect gaps/deficiencies and recommend improvements.

- Lead and facilitate research and assessment of emerging trends and advancements in technologies, tools, and best practices.

- Develop and evolve solution and data architecture principles, standards, and patterns to support decision-making.

Qualifications:

- A four year degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering from a university of recognized standing with a minimum of

five years general IT experience, including three years of directly applicable SAP Data & Analytics, architecture, and

programming experience;

OR

- A two year diploma in Computer Programming Technology or relevant discipline from an institute of recognized standing with

a minimum of seven years general IT experience, including three years of directly applicable SAP Data & Analytics,

architecture, and programming experience.

- Demonstrated expertise in data architecture, database design, and data modeling.

- Solid understanding of data management principles and best practices.

- In depth knowledge of ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) tools and processes.

- Experience with SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud, and SAP Delivered Analytics content, preferred.

- Experience with Databricks, preferred.

- Experience with Change Data Capture (CDC) tools and processes.

- Experience with SAP Data Services and SAP Landscape Transformation, preferred.

- Proficiency in BW on HANA, preferred.

- Proficiency in SAP S/4 HANA architecture and implementation, preferred.

- Experience in DevOps and Agile (Scrum/Kanban), preferred.

- Demonstrated experience with leading, coaching, and mentoring team members.

- Ability to document, model, and analyse complex processes, people, data, and technology to formulate recommended

architectures.

- Demonstrated ability to be the technical lead on multiple projects or activities with competing priorities.

- Experience with bridging communication on complex requirements between technical and business oriented audiences.

- Ability to work effectively with a broad network of stakeholders and teams.

- Sound knowledge on Enterprise Architecture and Cyber Security principles.

- Strong problem-solving skills to identify and address data-related issues.

- Must have completed Standards of Conduct Training or be willing to complete within two weeks of start date.

Salary Range

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $47.22-$65.19 Hourly,

$90,484.68-$124,925.58 Annually.

Apply Now!

Ready to join a team that energizes Manitoba and puts safety, innovation, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do? Visit

www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.

Application deadline: JANUARY 27, 2026.

We appreciate your interest in Manitoba Hydro and thank all applicants. Only those selected for the next stage of the selection

process will be contacted.

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