SAP - Delivery Excellence - Deployment Lead - Senior Manager - Location OPEN

About the role

Our goal is to help clients enhance their operations using SAP technology. We assist in implementing SAP, Supply Chain, FICO, BPC, Data & Analytics, Customer Solutions, Technology & Architecture, and SuccessFactors solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of business preparation leading up to go-live through hypercare and transition to the long-term support for the organization.
• Lead engagement delivery and manage client relationships on a daily basis.
• Oversee program/project management and ensure engagement economics are met.
• Develop resource plans and budgets for complex engagements.
• Drive large-scale sales pursuits and cultivate long-term client relationships.
• Build market presence by understanding client contexts and aligning them with SAP solutions, roadmaps, and strategies.
• Collaborate with sector alliance leads and SAP solution capabilities to develop a robust pipeline.
• Utilize an integrated sales framework to proactively drive large-scale SAP pursuits.
• Incorporate innovative solutions to address client transformation needs and leverage unique client experiences to achieve successful sales conversions.
• Lead program and project management, with necessary travel to meet client needs.
• Manage client relationships, engagement economics and resource planning.
• Deliver high-quality SAP projects or workstreams or serve as the delivery lead to support operations.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience delivering SAP-enabled business transformations, with deep expertise in one or more SAP modules.
• At least 5 years leading large-scale, SAP implementations or rollouts, including end-to-end deployment across Consumer Business, Manufacturing, Technology or Industrial Products sectors.
• Proven experience leading complex SAP deployment workstreams, including planning, execution, and stabilization, while managing cross-functional teams across business, functional, and technical areas.
• Experience with all pillars of deployment and de-risking business transitions.
• Experience managing offshore and remote delivery teams.
• Knowledge of best practices, benchmarking, peer company environments and prior advisory experience related to industry-specific finance and technology functions.
• Strong research skills to address client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies.
• A flexibility and willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 40-60%.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Strong technical skills in application functional design and technology business requirements definition.
• Proven ability to analyze and map technology cost-benefit scenarios.
• Expertise in system configuration design and business architecture frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Proven ability to drive complex project plans to completion by proactively identifying risks and relevant mitigations.

What We Look For

We seek individuals who are skilled in their technical domain and possess qualities of leadership, collaboration, and innovation. Top performers are those who can navigate complex challenges with agility and drive impactful results through strategic thinking and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.
• The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $171,600 to $392,100.
• The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $205,900 to $445,700.
• Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.
• In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• We offer a flexible vacation policy where you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances.
• You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.