SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) & Joule Manager

Accenture PLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays and paid time off

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a manager to lead SAP Analytics engagements across Datasphere, SAC and BDC, guiding architecture, integration and deployment. You will be the primary client-facing leader, aligning business and IT sponsors, and translating complex requirements into scalable analytics solutions with strong governance.

You will mentor teams, drive thought leadership in SAP analytics, and collaborate across Accenture's Center of Excellence, data & AI, and alliances to deliver differentiated

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in SAP analytics, BI, or data management consulting.
• Hands-on implementation with SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere, BW/4HANA, or related SAP data products.
• At least 3 years in people or project leadership within a consulting setting.
• Minimum of 2 years designing SAP Business AI Platform architectures.
• Experience delivering full-cycle SAP analytics in Finance, Supply Chain, Sales & Commercial, or HR analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP Analytics engagements, including architecture, configuration, integration and go-live across Datasphere, SAC and BDC.
• Serve as primary client-facing leader, align with business and IT sponsors, and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Translate business requirements into scalable analytics solutions with data modeling and self-service BI.
• Guide data integration strategies, governance and performance best practices for analytics platforms.

Job description

We Are:

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services—all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Over 500,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com .

You Are:

As a Manager within Accenture's SAP Analytics practice, you will lead delivery teams and client engagements centered on SAP's modern data and analytics platform — including SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), and SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC). You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them design, implement, and operationalize integrated analytics ecosystems that unlock the full value of their enterprise data. This is a high-impact leadership role requiring deep technical acumen, delivery excellence, and the ability to grow both client relationships and your team.

The Work:

Client Delivery & Solution Leadership

• Lead end-to-end delivery of SAP Analytics engagements, encompassing architecture design, configuration, integration, and go-live across Datasphere, SAC, and BDC.
• Act as the primary client-facing leader, managing stakeholder expectations and driving alignment across business and IT sponsors.
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable analytics solutions, including data modeling, semantic layer design, and self-service BI frameworks.
• Oversee data integration and federation strategies within SAP Datasphere, including connections to BW, S/4HANA, and third-party cloud data sources.
• Design and validate SAC story and planning application architectures, ensuring performance, governance, and usability best practices are met.
• Guide clients through SAP Business Data Cloud adoption, including integration with Databricks-powered AI/ML pipelines and business content activation.

Practice Development & Thought Leadership

• Contribute to the growth of Accenture's SAP Analytics practice through asset development, methodology refinement, and point-of-view publications.
• Support business development activities including RFP responses, solution demonstrations, client workshops, and proposal development.
• Maintain current knowledge of SAP's analytics roadmap and translate product evolution into client-relevant insights and go-to-market narratives.
• Collaborate with Accenture's SAP Center of Excellence, data & AI practices, and technology alliances to bring differentiated offerings to market.

People & Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor teams of consultants and senior consultants, fostering a high-performance culture grounded in collaboration and continuous learning.
• Conduct performance reviews, support career development conversations, and actively build the SAP Analytics talent pipeline within the practice.
• Contribute to recruiting, onboarding, and capability-building initiatives for the SAP Analytics community.

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirement

Here’s What You Need:

• Minimum of 5 years of overall experience in SAP analytics, business intelligence, or data management consulting.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on implementation experience with one or more of: SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere (formerly DWC), SAP BW/4HANA, or related SAP data products.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a people or project leadership capacity, managing cross-functional project teams in a consulting environment.
• Minimum of 2 years experience designing/architecting SAP Business AI Platform.
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience delivering full-cycle SAP analytics implementations in at least two of the following domains: Finance, Supply Chain, Sales & Commercial, or HR/Workforce Analytics.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (12 years) work experience (If an, Associate’s Degree with 6 years of work experience

Bonus Points If:

• You have SAP certifications in one or more of: SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere, or SAP BW/4HANA.
• You have experience with adjacent technologies including Databricks, Microsoft Azure, Google BigQuery, or Snowflake in the context of SAP integration.
• You have familiarity with SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and its relationship to SAC Planning.
• You have exposure to SAP Signavio for process mining and its integration with analytics use cases.
• You have experience with Agile delivery methodologies (SAFe, Scrum) in the context of SAP analytics implementations.
• You have knowledge of SAP Public Cloud Analytics
• You have knowledge of SAP HANA Cloud Knowledge Graph and its role as the semantic layer to connect Joule agents.
• You have a MBA or advanced degree in a quantitative, business, or technology-related discipline.

• Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 10/16/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

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