SAP Delivery Senior Manager/ Associate Director

Accenture UK & Ireland; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 30 days vacation

Private medical insurance

Charity/volunteer leave

Job summary

Accenture UK & Ireland is seeking an SAP Delivery Lead at Senior Manager/Associate Director level to oversee major SAP programs across London, Birmingham and Manchester. The role involves coaching large teams, managing budgets and delivering solutions that meet client requirements in a multinational setting.

As part of the Accenture SAP Business Group, you will contribute to new business development while ensuring delivery excellence and client value creation.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering large SAP programs.
• Strong project management with scope, timelines and resources control.
• Expertise in revenue management and CCI% oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP delivery from blueprint to post-go-live.
• Co-operate with onshore and offshore teams and stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, scope, and client expectations across multiple regions.
• Drive coordination with solution architects for scope management and risk/issue resolution.
• Contribute to business development and asset development within the Accenture SAP Business Group.

Skills

Delivery leadership

SAP program delivery

Project management

Revenue management

Senior stakeholder management

Multi-vendor / hybrid delivery

Communication & collaboration

International projects

S/4HANA exposure

Job description

SAP Delivery Lead Functional Senior Manager/ Associate Director

Location: London/Birmingham/Manchester

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

Career Level: Senior Manager/ Associate Director

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 large teams 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:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

As an SAP Delivery Associate Director, 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.

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 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.

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.