• ACCOUNTABILITIES:  
• (Describe the primary duties and responsibilities of the job.  Include only the essential functions of the job. Approximately 5 – 10 bulleted task statements should be identified).
• Execution of the SAP BI strategy aligning with business goals and objectives.
• Create and deliver analytics and planning products based on SAP cloud technology (SAP Analytics Cloud and DataSphere).
• Provide support and collaboration for and represent demand management processes to secure the Planning / Analytics roadmap and pipeline.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional specifications for SAP BI solutions.
• Prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring that features and enhancements are delivered on time and within scope.
• Manage related budget and projects to ensure that financial objectives are met and on track.
• Oversee the acquisition and management of contractors and internal resources to deliver services.
• Lead requirements gathering workshops, develop functional specifications, facilitate system development/configuration, and manage all phases of SAP Analytics Cloud implementations.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure the successful implementation of BI solutions.
• Conduct regular reviews and updates to the BI product roadmap.
• Ensure data integrity and quality by overseeing the design and implementation of data models and ETL processes.
• Lead the definition and management of system-based metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and support service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure system availability is maintained and monitored.
• Provide training and support to end-users to maximize the value of SAP BI tools.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices to continuously enhance our BI capabilities.
• Understand business outcomes to ensure solutions are aligned with Takeda priorities and values.
• Set priorities, manage stakeholder expectations, and develop and execute an associated plan of action.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in SAP BI product ownership or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of SAP BI tools including SAP BW, SAP BusinessObjects, SAP HANA, and SAP Analytics Cloud.
• Strong knowledge in Datasphere
• Proven experience in project management and agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.