Solution Implementation Consulting Manager-SAP

Acara Solutions, An Aleron Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions, An Aleron Company, is seeking a Manager to lead strategic client engagements focused on SaaS implementation in Chicago, Illinois. Responsibilities include leading full-cycle implementations for enterprise clients, translating complex business needs into scalable solutions, and managing business development efforts. Ideal candidates should have significant experience with SAP S/4HANA and excellent stakeholder management skills. This role plays a crucial part in driving go-to-market initiatives and supporting sales cycles across key industries.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of consulting experience, with at least 3 years in SAP S/4HANA implementations.
• Minimum 2 years experience leading implementation programs, with project financials ownership.
• Strong understanding of equipment, asset, and fleet planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle implementations for U.S.-based enterprise clients.
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable SaaS solutions.
• Manage cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of projects.

Skills

SaaS implementation

Project management

Stakeholder management

Business development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP PM

SAP SD

Maximo

IFS

Job description

As a Manager in the U.S. practice, you will lead strategic client engagements focused on SaaS implementation. You will also drive go-to-market initiatives, support sales cycles, and contribute to business development efforts across key industries such as Construction, Oilfield Services, and Utilities.

Key Responsibilities

Client Delivery & Implementation

• Lead full-cycle implementations for U.S.-based enterprise clients.
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable SaaS solutions.
• Manage cross-functional teams and ensure successful delivery of digital transformation projects.
• Design equipment/fleet/asset management workflows aligned with client goals.
• Lead the implementation of solution modules and integrate with ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA).

Business Development & Sales Support

• Lead & Partner with business development teams to identify and qualify new opportunities.
• Support proposal development, solution demos, and client presentations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, technology partners, and industry stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of consulting experience, with at least 3 years in SAP S/4HANA implementations including hands on experience with SD module.
• Proven experience with similar platforms (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, IFS, etc).
• Minimum 2 years experience leading implementation programs, including project financials ownership
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred Industry Experience

• Construction: Fleet and equipment logistics, job site coordination, and asset tracking.
• Oilfield Services: Field service logistics, rig movement, and compliance-driven transport.
• Utilities: Outage response logistics, mobile workforce coordination, and infrastructure delivery
• Strong understanding of equipment, asset, fleet planning, execution, maintenance & service, and billing settlement.
• Demonstrated experience in business development, sales support, or go-to-market strategy.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Preferred SAP Experience

• Hands-on experience with SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) for managing equipment and service orders.
• Familiarity with SAP Sales & Distribution (SD) and Controlling (CO) modules for logistics and cost tracking.
• Integration experience with S/4HANA or ECC environments.