Senior SAP Deployment Lead - ERP Transformation

EY; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Deployment Lead and Senior Manager in Technology to de-risk large SAP implementations, partnering with business stakeholders to translate requirements into architectural solutions. You will oversee three deployment pillars—Business/Site Readiness, Cutover, and Hypercare—driving successful go-lives and post‑go support.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, manage budgets and resources, and lead high‑impact SAP engagements across Consumer, Manufacturing, Technology or

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree.
• 10+ years delivering SAP-enabled business transformations with deep expertise in SAP modules.
• At least 5 years leading large-scale SAP implementations across multiple sectors.
• Experience leading complex SAP deployment workstreams with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with all pillars of deployment and de-risking transitions.
• Experience managing offshore and remote delivery teams.
• Knowledge of best practices and advisory experience in industry‑specific finance and technology functions.
• Strong research skills to address client inquiries and emerging issues.
• Willingness to travel 40–60%.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement delivery and client relationships on a daily basis.
• 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 at multiple levels across sectors.
• Align SAP solutions with client contexts and roadmaps, building robust pipelines with sector alliance leads and SAP capabilities.
• Lead program and project management with travel to meet client needs.
• Manage client relationships, engagement economics and resource planning.
• Deliver high-quality SAP projects or workstreams, or serve as the delivery lead to support operations.

Skills

Sales leadership

Business acumen

Tech requirements

Communication skills

Project management

SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP S/4HANA Finance

SAP Supply Chain

SAP Program/Project Management

Job description

EY is seeking a Deployment Lead and Senior Manager in Technology to de-risk large SAP implementations, partnering with business stakeholders to translate requirements into architectural solutions. You will oversee three deployment pillars—Business/Site Readiness, Cutover, and Hypercare—driving successful go-lives and post‑go support.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, manage budgets and resources, and lead high‑impact SAP engagements across Consumer, Manufacturing, Technology or