SAP S/4HANA (Senior) Manager Manufacturing

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

34 vacation days per year

Pension scheme

Training and education

Performance bonus

Job summary

EY Consulting in Amsterdam is seeking a SAP S/4HANA (Senior) Manager Manufacturing to drive technology-based business transformations. You will lead end-to-end SAP manufacturing solutions, engage with clients, and guide the IT transformation process with hands-on configuration.

The role requires strong leadership in manufacturing processes, excellent communication, and the ability to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor or Master education in relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in industry or consultancy.
• Experience in at least 2 full lifecycle SAP implementations.
• Leadership experience as manufacturing stream lead or project manager.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, execution and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing solutions using SAP S/4HANA across PP/PM and QM.
• Shape workstreams, align business requirements with design and tech decisions.
• Lead sales and delivery activities for SAP-enabled transformations.
• Act as trusted advisor and build long-term client relationships.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehousing, finance, and data migration teams.
• Identify risks and drive timely resolution with client leadership.
• Oversee junior consultants and promote delivery standards.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

Project leadership

Manufacturing domain knowledge

Stakeholder management

English communication

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Business/Engineering/Information Management

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

MES integration concepts

SAP implementation lifecycle

Job description

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SAP S/4HANA (Senior) Manager Manufacturing

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 4 Sept 2026

Requisition ID: 1742244

SAP S/4HANA (Senior) Manager Manufacturing

Do you want to be at the forefront of complex digital transformations and have a passion for SAP? Are you looking for a role at the intersection of business and technology? And do you want to actively contribute to the growth of our SAP Practice through surprising and innovative solutions that we create for and with our clients? Then EY Consulting has the right challenge for you!

The opportunity - What future are you building towards?

As an S/4HANA (Senior) Manager, your primary focus is on driving technology-based business transformations. This includes understanding the requirements and objectives of our clients, ensuring clarity and transparency in communication, hands‑on configuration of the S/4/HANA system, and guiding the IT transformation process. You will have extensive contact with clients and, in some situations, also be their point of contact. You are the SAP expert for the client! Finally, there is also the challenge of further developing yourself within the extensive SAP portfolio, closely monitoring developments, and acting on them.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of end-to-end manufacturing solutions that use SAP S/4HANA capabilities across Production Planning and Execution, and Quality Management.
• Shape the manufacturing workstream, define the solution approach and maintain alignment between business requirements, process design, data, integration and technology decisions.
• Lead sales and delivery activities for complex SAP-enabled transformation programs, including estimates, proposals, planning, governance and quality assurance.
• Act as a trusted advisor to manufacturing stakeholders and build strong, long‑term client relationships.
• Guide the integration of SAP manufacturing processes with Manufacturing Execution Systems and related shop‑floor technologies.
• Support solution design for discrete manufacturing environments and advise clients on practical adoption of standard SAP capabilities.
• Coordinate closely with adjacent workstreams such as procurement, warehousing, maintenance, finance, enterprise architecture and data migration.
• Identify delivery risks, dependencies and decisions and drive timely resolution with client and project leadership.
• Lead, coach and develop consultants, review deliverables and promote consistent delivery standards.

Our team - Do great minds always think alike?

The SAP Competence Center assists organizations in successfully implementing SAP S/4HANA and related SAP applications. The team bridges the gap between business and IT.

The office

Our office in Amsterdam is located on the Zuidas: a bustling area where many companies are based. In our Cross Towers, as many as 1000 people are welcomed daily. Haven't had breakfast yet? Then a special smoothie will be made for you or simply a delicious cappuccino. During lunchtime, the team is ready to serve you a fresh lunch. For a breathtaking view of Amsterdam, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning through the Wavespace. This high‑tech environment brings together clients and colleagues virtually worldwide!

Job requirements

• Completed Bachelor or Masters education, e.g. Business Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, or Business Administration;
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in industry or consultancy;
• Experience in at least 2 full‑lifecycle SAP implementation programs, including leadership as a manufacturing stream lead, solution architect, project manager or comparable role;
• Experience facilitating fit‑to‑standard workshops, process walkthroughs, and solution validation sessions;
• Strong business process knowledge of production planning, production execution and quality management in discrete manufacturing industries;
• Proven functional knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Quality Management, with awareness of SAP Digital Manufacturing or comparable MES solutions;
• Deep understanding of MES integration concepts and the interaction between enterprise planning and shop‑floor execution.
• Extensive and comprehensive knowledge of SAP related products and market developments;
• An independent, proactive and flexible working style;
• Very good analytical and critical‑thinking skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, Dutch is preferred but not mandatory;
• Willingness to travel (internationally) on a regular basis.

It's an advantage if you have:

• Hands‑on experience with the SAP Activate project delivery methodology.
• Skills to work well in a team and have ambitions to grow into a professional within our leading organization.
• Skills to independently identify (follow‑up) assignments with existing customers.
• Skills and sense of responsibility to supervise more junior colleagues and to support them professionally.

Equal opportunities At EY, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. Our belief is that the unique perspectives and experiences of each individual make our team stronger and more innovative. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued, regardless of age, gender, race, background, sexuality, or any other characteristic that makes you unique.

What we offer – Is everything that counts being counted?

• Vitality: the choice is yours. An online session with an external vitality coach, practical tips on topics such as nutrition, energy, sleep, and mindset and/or a voucher card to rent a padel court.
• Flexible working: you decide where and when you work in consultation with your team. At home, at the office, at the client or from another European country (up to 20 working days per year).
• Home office arrangement: to optimally set up your home office, EY has the following resources available for you: office chair, sit/stand desk, external monitor, desk lamp, (Bluetooth) headset and a large external keyboard.
• Laptop and smartphone: you are entitled to a laptop and smartphone with a business subscription. *Smartphone not applicable to (thesis) interns.
• Salary: in addition to your fixed salary, depending on EY's financial performance, you may be eligible for a bonus. You are also entitled to an expense allowance (depending on the function) and an internet allowance of €40 net per month.
• Time off: you are entitled to 34 vacation days per year when full‑time employed.
• Sabbatical: the option to take unpaid leave after consultation.
• Birth leave: EY will pay 100% of the birth leave, in case of an additional birth leave EY will pay 70% of the salary.
• Training and education: EY believes it's important for everyone to always have the opportunity to further develop yourself. We therefore offer you the opportunity to take part in various soft & hard skills training, external courses and/or sign up for an additional education. For example, obtaining an MBA to broaden your skills in Leadership, Business and Tech.
• Mobility: Contribute directly to our ambition to reduce EY's carbon footprint to zero by 2025. With the new scheme you choose the most diverse sustainable options via the EY My Daily Travel app or online environment. Think of the use of lease bicycles, electric shared scooters, electric shared cars, flexible lease cars and various subscriptions for public transport. You can also view your CO₂ footprint via the app.
• Bicycle arrangement: finance the purchase cost of your new bicycle from your gross monthly salary (purchase cost amount divided over 12 months) or from your non‑statutory holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme: you will build up a pension capital directly after your start at EY. Each month the available premium amount is transferred for you in an investment account at our pension provider. You will also have the option to build up additional pension capital on a voluntary basis.

For more information about our employment terms, visit our page here .

Recruitment procedure – How can you prepare for a long life together?

The application procedure consists of two interviews and an assessment

Pre‑employment screening Due to laws and regulations, and because EY (and in some cases its clients) has high demands on the reliability and integrity of its employees, every new employee will be screened. Depending on your rank the pre employment screening could contain the following: Certificate of Conduct (in Dutch: VOG) or - if requesting a Dutch VOG is not possible - Criminal Background Check of the country you are currently living or have lived during the last five years, integrity questionnaire, verification of ID, diploma’s and/or work experience and consultation of the Dutch insolvency registry.

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