SAP Analytics Leader

About Us

Original Composites and Fibers is a global leader in glass reinforcement solutions for the composites industry. Recently separated from Owens Corning, we now operate independently under the Praana ownership model, continuing a strong legacy of innovation, manufacturing excellence, and customer partnership.

With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, we are committed to redefining what’s possible through a performance-driven culture centered on safety, quality, sustainability, inclusiveness, and employee development. Guided by our values of passion, ownership, and team spirit, we work together to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional service across the globe.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic SAP Analytics Leader with strong expertise in SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics cloud (SAC) and Business Data Cloud (BDC) and its latest features. This role will serve as both a solution architect and hands-on technical leader, responsible for establishing a modern SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) platform while driving adoption of SAP-delivered analytics capabilities, intelligent applications, AI-driven insights, and best-practice data architectures.
The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in SAP analytics technologies with strong conceptual data warehousing knowledge and the ability to guide development teams, business stakeholders, and implementation partners toward scalable, future-ready analytics solutions.

Original Composites & Fiberglass (OCF) is a business unit of the Praana Group. OCF was recently acquired by the Praana Group. The path ahead will be dynamic, full of change, and expected to be fast paced. The business operates from twenty (20+) locations across the globe. The information technology environment supporting our new company is being built from the ground up in terms of IT infrastructure and applications with the opportunity to leverage new technologies and new ways of thinking as we look to end a transition services agreement associated with the acquisition as soon as possible. Our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) landscape is comprised of multiple instances across the globe. We seek to consolidate and simplify our ERP landscape to drive efficiency and effectiveness in our operations for decades ahead.

All IT team members may be assigned IT Engineering responsibilities, focused on designing, building, and maintaining technology systems that support business operations. These assignments ensure secure connectivity, scalable platforms, and reliable data flow to enable efficient production, supply chain management, and enterprise-wide digital transformation—especially during the separation from Owens Corning. Roles may be temporary or ongoing and can include direct ownership of IT service delivery for one or more manufacturing plants.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on development and delivery of analytics solutions by architecting and troubleshooting as needed, driving the creation of enterprise data models, data products, analytical datasets, and SAC reporting assets, while prioritizing SAP-delivered content and ensuring adherence to best practices and fit-to-standard principles.
• Execute the enterprise analytics strategy by driving the roadmap aligned to business transformation goals, advancing SAP Business Data Cloud and AI-enabled capabilities, establishing architecture and governance standards, mentoring technical teams, and partnering with business stakeholders to deliver scalable analytics solutions.
• Design end-to-end analytics solutions by creating scalable architectures across SAP Business Data Cloud, Datasphere, SAC, S/4HANA Embedded Analytics, BTP, and intelligent data products, while developing robust data models, establishing governed semantic layers, and enabling seamless integration between SAP and non-SAP data sources.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, translate them into technical designs, and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and security of analytics platforms.
• Drive adoption of new SAP BDC features, staying ahead of industry trends and advising on best practices.
• Drive enterprise-wide adoption of common KPIs, business definitions, and semantic models.  Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to developers and analysts.

• IT Engineering (As Assigned)
  • Own IT service delivery for assigned manufacturing sites, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring operational excellence.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver IT services aligned with business needs during organizational transitions, including separation activities.
  • Participate in the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and reliable technology solutions that support core business operations and digital transformation.
  • Ensure manufacturing connectivity and data flow across enterprise systems, enabling efficient production and supply chain processes.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in SAP Analytics and Data Architecture roles.
• Expertise and proven knowledge with SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) and hands-on experience with its latest features and enhancements.
• Expertise in SAP analytics ecosystem (SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud, BW/4HANA, HANA modeling).
• Experience with SAP S/4 Cloud migration and greenfield deployment projects
• Strong knowledge of Power BI reporting tool.
• Proficiency in data modeling, ETL, and integration techniques.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) is a plus.
• Proven experience implementing enterprise analytics platforms in SAP environments.
• Experience supporting large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate complex business needs into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Potential 20% travel time required.
• Due to the team structure, virtual meeting formats, time zone differences, and appropriate meeting times, extended work hours may be required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• HSA with company contribution

• Health & Dependent Care FSAs

• 401(k): 100% match up to 6% + 2% company contribution

• Company-paid life and disability coverage

• Voluntary benefits (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity protection, supplemental life)

• Paid time off & holidays

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Wellness incentives

Equal Opportunity Employer

OCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.