SAP Data & Analytics Associate Director

Accenture UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Private medical insurance

Charitable leave (3 days)

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an SAP Data Associate Director to lead data-led transformation for major clients in London and other UK cities. You will shape client agendas, mobilise cross-functional teams and define pragmatic strategies with strong business value.

The role combines market-facing leadership, solution ownership and programme delivery, with broad expertise across SAP and data capabilities. Excellent stakeholder management is essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading SAP data strategy in large transformations.
• Deep knowledge of SAP data capabilities including MDG and Datasphere.
• Ability to define governance, ownership and operating models.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary delivery teams across onshore/nearshore/offshore.
• Strong commercial acumen with bids, scope and risk management.
• Credibility with senior stakeholders and track record of coaching teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP data strategy and delivery for major clients.
• Build trusted relationships with C-suite and senior leaders.
• Define operating models and roadmaps for data-enabled transformations.
• Mobilise large, multidisciplinary delivery teams to implement solutions.
• Grow SAP Data capability through propositions, alliances and thought leadership.

Skills

SAP data strategy

S/4HANA

Data governance

Data quality

Data migration

Program management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Informatica

Collibra

Syniti

Azure

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

Role: SAP Data Associate Director

Location: London /Birmingham/ Manchester

Career Level: Associate Director

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad variety of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience

Career Level: Associate Director

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad variety of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

As a team

As one of SAP’s Tier 1 global partners, we help organisations make data a trusted, governed and value-generating asset across their transformation journeys. Our SAP Data practice brings together data strategy, governance, architecture, master data management, data quality, migration, integration and analytics to support S/4HANA and wider enterprise transformation. You will shape client agendas, lead complex programmes and develop innovative SAP-enabled data solutions from strategy and roadmap through to implementation and sustained value.

In our team you will

• Advise senior client stakeholders on enterprise data strategy, SAP data roadmaps, investment priorities and the business case for data-enabled transformation.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across data governance, architecture, master data, data quality, migration, integration and analytics throughout the SAP transformation lifecycle.
• Own the successful delivery of complex SAP data programmes, balancing scope, quality, commercial performance, risk and measurable client outcomes.
• Grow our SAP Data capability through proposition development, pre-sales, alliances, thought leadership, talent development and reusable delivery assets.

As an SAP Data Associate Director you will

Be a senior leader in our SAP Data practice, accountable for shaping and delivering data-led transformation for major clients. You will build trusted relationships with C-suite and senior business, data and technology leaders; define pragmatic strategies and target operating models; and mobilise teams to deliver sustainable outcomes. The role combines market-facing leadership, solution ownership, programme delivery, commercial management and people development, with broad expertise across SAP and non-SAP data capabilities.

We are looking for experience in the following skills

• Significant experience leading SAP data strategy and delivery within S/4HANA or wider enterprise transformation programmes, from initial opportunity and roadmap through design, build, migration, cutover and stabilisation.
• Broad knowledge of SAP data capabilities, including SAP MDG, S/4HANA master and transactional data, SAP Data Services, SAP Migration Cockpit, SAP Information Steward, SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud and relevant integration patterns.
• Proven ability to define enterprise data strategies, governance frameworks, data ownership and stewardship models, target operating models, data architectures and implementation roadmaps.
• Strong understanding of master data management, data quality, data migration, data integration, metadata, reporting and analytics, with the ability to connect these disciplines into a coherent client solution.
• Experience leading large, distributed and multidisciplinary delivery teams, including onshore, nearshore, offshore, client and third-party resources.
• Strong commercial acumen, including shaping propositions, responding to bids and RFPs, estimating delivery, negotiating scope and managing programme financials, risks and quality.
• Credibility with senior stakeholders and the ability to translate complex data and technology topics into clear business outcomes, decisions and investment priorities.
• A track record of developing high-performing teams, coaching practitioners and contributing to practice growth, thought leadership and capability development.

Set yourself apart

• Experience across multiple industries and SAP functional domains, with an understanding of how data enables end-to-end processes across finance, supply chain, procurement, asset management, sales, manufacturing and workforce solutions.
• Knowledge of cloud data platforms, modern data products, data mesh concepts, artificial intelligence and responsible approaches to using enterprise data for automation and insight.
• Experience with complementary data and MDM technologies such as Informatica, Collibra, Syniti, Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Snowflake or equivalent platforms.
• A strong external network, relevant certifications and a visible contribution to the SAP data community through industry perspectives, client innovation or alliance activity.

What’s In It For You

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Closing Date for Applications: 28/02/2027

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.