Senior SAP Deployment & Delivery Lead

EY; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 392,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Total Rewards package

Job summary

EY is seeking a Deployment Lead in the US to de-risk SAP implementations by coordinating with business stakeholders. You will oversee three pillars—Business/Site Readiness, Cutover, and Hypercare—ensuring a smooth go-live and transition to long-term support.

You will translate business needs into technical specs, guide architecture design with cross-functional teams, and manage delivery across Consumer, Manufacturing, Technology, or Industrial Products sectors. Travel 40–60% is expected.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree.
• 10+ years delivering SAP-enabled transformations with deep SAP module expertise.
• 5+ years leading large-scale SAP implementations or rollouts across multiple sectors.
• Experience leading deployment workstreams including planning, execution, and stabilization.
• Experience with all pillars of deployment and de-risking business transitions.
• Experience managing offshore and remote delivery teams.
• Knowledge of best practices and advisory experience in industry-specific finance and technology.
• Strong research skills to address client inquiries and emerging issues.
• Willingness to travel (40–60%).

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement delivery and client relationships daily.
• Oversee program/project management and ensure engagement economics are met.
• Develop resource plans and budgets for complex engagements.
• Drive large-scale SAP pursuits and cultivate long-term client relationships across sectors.
• Build market presence by aligning SAP solutions with client contexts and roadmaps.
• Develop a robust pipeline with sector alliance leads and SAP capabilities.
• Lead sales opportunities using an integrated framework to address transformation needs.
• Lead program and project management with travel to meet client needs.
• Deliver high-quality SAP projects or workstreams as delivery lead.

Skills

Sales leadership

Business acumen

Technical expertise

Functional design

Cost-benefit analysis

System configuration

Business architecture

Communication skills

Risk management

Project planning

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

SAP S/4HANA

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

EY is seeking a Deployment Lead in the US to de-risk SAP implementations by coordinating with business stakeholders. You will oversee three pillars—Business/Site Readiness, Cutover, and Hypercare—ensuring a smooth go-live and transition to long-term support.

You will translate business needs into technical specs, guide architecture design with cross-functional teams, and manage delivery across Consumer, Manufacturing, Technology, or Industrial Products sectors. Travel 40–60% is expected.