SAP Delivery Lead Associate Manager

Accenture; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking an SAP Delivery Lead Associate Manager to oversee major SAP projects. The role involves coaching your team, managing project delivery from start to finish, and developing new business with clients. Ideal candidates will possess a minimum of 7 years of SAP experience and strong leadership and project management skills. A competitive salary, extensive benefits including vacation days, and private medical insurance are offered, alongside a requirement for flexibility in client engagement.

Benefits

Up to 30 days vacation

Private medical insurance

3 extra days for charitable work

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years SAP experience in several functional areas.
• Proven capabilities in leading a distributed delivery team.
• Experience with project management methods (Waterfall, Agile).
• Experience in handling international projects in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Coach and manage the team on designing and delivering solutions.
• Lead all aspects of major SAP projects from blueprint to post-go-live support.
• Drive business development at new clients and contribute to knowledge development.

Skills

SAP expertise

Project management

Stakeholder Management

Customer Satisfaction

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

Leadership

Team management

Job description

SAP Delivery Lead Associate Manager

Location : London / Birmingham / Manchester

Salary : Competitive salary and package (Depending on level of experience)

Career Level : Associate Manager

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skills 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 recognised 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

In our team you will :

As an SAP Delivery Lead professional at Accenture, you will play a crucial role by using your in-depth SAP expertise, you will coach and manage your team on designing and delivering solutions that fit our clients’ requirements as well as plan and budget. As you will be part of an international, multi‑disciplinary team, you will use your people skills to co‑operate closely with Accenture and client colleagues in onshore and offshore locations across the globe. Your ability to build strong relationships with client stakeholders, will help you to deliver and create future value.

As a SAP Delivery Lead, you are responsible for the successful and profitable delivery of Accenture’s major SAP projects. You will be expected to lead and drive all aspects of a project or program : from blueprint to design, build, test, and post‑go‑live‑support. Connecting with our clients, you will define scope and plan for an implementation.

Next to focusing on delivery, you will also get the opportunity to develop new business development at (new) clients and contribute to the Accenture SAP Business Group in terms of knowledge or asset development.

We are looking for experience in the following skills :

• Minimum of 7 years SAP experience, in several disciplines / functional areas
• Strong project management skills, ability to manage project scope, timelines and resources effectively.
• Proven capabilities in leading a distributed delivery team, working with colleagues in offshore delivery centers for solution delivery.
• Experience of driving delivery in a multi‑vendor or hybrid environment in a mixed team (client, 3rd parties, contractors.)
• Experience with different project management methods (Waterfall, Agile) in multiple phases of the delivery lifecycle
• Stakeholder Management, including managing Customer Satisfaction expectations
• Results driven and customer focused with strong communication and collaboration skills. A positive and pro‑active can do attitude is essential.
• Experience in managing and mentoring junior consultants, supporting their skill development and career growth.
• Experience in handling international projects or working in a multi‑cultural environment.

Set yourself apart :

• S4 / HANA experience is highly desirable.
• Experience in a consulting environment
• Focusing on the special stream within S / 4 implementation - Data migration, Cutover, Test management, mobilization, driving coordination with solution architects for scope management.

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 up to 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the outstanding services, we are known for.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries — powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises.