Service Delivery Manager - SAP Managed Services

EY; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical, prescription drug and dental

Defined contribution pension

Generous vacation policy

Paid personal days

Job summary

EY is seeking a senior SAP Managed Services leader in Canada to drive service delivery excellence and client growth across complex engagements. You will shape EY's SAP offerings, oversee governance and performance, and partner with executives to deliver measurable business outcomes.

The role emphasizes AI-enabled delivery, cross‑team collaboration, and strong financial stewardship. EY Canada offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading SAP Managed Services.
• Ability to shape, solution, and sell SAP engagements.
• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management.
• Ability to lead independently and collaborate across global teams.
• 5+ years of SAP Managed Services or AMS experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive SAP Managed Services delivery excellence and client growth.
• Oversee governance, service management, and performance metrics.
• Lead complex engagements and executive stakeholder relationships.
• Shape service offerings and accelerate AI-enabled delivery.
• Collaborate across EY service lines to maximize outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Executive presence

Multi-engagement delivery

Commercial acumen

Governance & SLAs

Education

Post-secondary education in Business/Technology

ITIL or SAP certifications

Tools

SAP

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

EY's Managed Services practice delivers SAP operational excellence through scalable support, continuous improvement, and business transformation services. As part of the leadership team, you will drive SAP service delivery, strengthen client relationships, oversee complex managed service engagements, and help grow EY's SAP Managed Services capabilities and market presence. As a driven, results-oriented professional, you will work across teams to provide the knowledge, resources and tools that help EY deliver exceptional service to our internal and external clients, win in the marketplace and support EY’s growth and profitability. This role will provide you with visibility and participation across all sectors, deal sizes, competencies, and offerings. The successful candidate will have a rare opportunity to see how the firm operates across all our service lines (Consulting, Tax, Assurance, Strategy) and industries. This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Key Responsibilities

As a leader in EY's SAP Managed Services practice, you will drive service delivery excellence, client growth, and operational performance across complex SAP environments. You will lead strategic engagements, shape our SAP Managed Services offerings, oversee governance and service management, and partner with clients and executives to deliver measurable business outcomes. You will also champion the responsible adoption of AI, leveraging it to enhance delivery quality, accelerate problem-solving, improve operational efficiency, and establish scalable, repeatable ways of working across teams.

• Drive growth by identifying, pursuing, and closing SAP Managed Services opportunities.
• Advise clients on SAP outsourcing, managed services, and operational transformation.
• Lead complex SAP managed service engagements, governance forums, and executive stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee service performance, reporting, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Shape EY's SAP Managed Services strategy, offerings, and delivery capabilities.
• Support solutioning, deal pricing, contract management, and quality oversight.
• Leverage AI to enhance service delivery, generate insights, improve productivity, and drive business outcomes.
• Promote responsible and risk-aware AI practices, ensuring compliance with data privacy, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
• Develop and scale repeatable AI-enabled approaches, tools, and best practices that improve team effectiveness and consistency.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Strong leadership skills with a focus on SAP Managed Services delivery excellence.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients, partners, and delivery teams.
• Sound judgment in managing confidential client and business information.
• Proven ability to lead multiple SAP engagements and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial management.
• Experience driving service governance, SLA performance, and continuous improvement.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Proven experience leading SAP Managed Services and delivering exceptional client outcomes.
• Ability to shape, solution, and sell SAP Managed Services engagements.
• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills.Ability to lead independently and collaborate across global delivery teams.
• 5+ years of experience in SAP Managed Services, Application Management Services (AMS), or SAP operations.
• Experience with SAP service governance, SLAs, ITSM processes, and service delivery frameworks.
• Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Professional services or consulting experience.
• Post‑secondary education in Business, Technology, or a related field.
• Strong commercial and financial management skills.
• ITIL and/or SAP certifications.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.

What We Look For

We seek individuals who bring senior‑level technical insight, exceptional judgment, and the ability to influence outcomes across diverse teams.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

• Toronto/Calgary/Vancouver/Edmonton: $114,000 to $160,500
• Halifax/Saint John/Winnipeg/Fredericton/Dieppe/Victoria: $99,000 to $149,000

Inclusiveness at EY

Inclusiveness is at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world. Learn about our commitment to Inclusiveness at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity

EY | Building a better working world

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Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

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