SAP Delivery Lead Manager

Accenture; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services company is looking for an SAP Delivery Lead in England. In this role, you will leverage your extensive SAP expertise to manage and deliver major SAP projects. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, exceptional project management capabilities, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and opportunities for business development within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

30 days' vacation per year

Private medical insurance

3 extra days leave for charitable work

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years SAP experience in various disciplines.
• Experience managing large SAP delivery programs.
• Ability to manage project scope, timelines, and resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive all aspects of SAP projects from blueprint to post-go-live support.
• Engage with clients to define scope and plan implementations.
• Develop new business within existing and new clients.

Skills

SAP expertise

Project management

Stakeholder management

Revenue management

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Results-driven attitude

Education

Relevant bachelor's degree

Job description

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

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 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

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.

We are looking for experience in the following skills

• Minimum of 10 years SAP experience, in several disciplines/functional areas
• You should have significant experience in managing delivery of large SAP programs and delivering to a differentiated commercial construct (non-T&M) such as risk reward, revenue share, fixed price, fixed outcomes
• Strong project management skills, ability to manage project scope, timelines and resources effectively.
• Expertise in revenue management, handling actual and forecasted revenues, and maintaining Cost-to-Charge Ratio (CCI%) for engagements.
• Experience with different project management methods (Waterfall, Agile) in multiple phases of the delivery lifecycle
• Senior Stakeholder Management, including managing Customer Satisfaction expectations
• Experience of driving delivery in a multi-vendor or hybrid environment where you have led a mixed team (client, 3rd parties, contractors.)
• Results driven and customer focused with strong communication and collaboration skills. A positive and pro-active can do attitude is essential.
• Must have the highest level of leadership and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex solutions and ideas. Excellent presentation skills.
• Experience in handling international projects or working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Have at least a relevant bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
• Job Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities and delivery

As an 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.

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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Accenture.

Get notified about new Delivery Lead jobs in England, United Kingdom.

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.