Supply Chain - Digital and AI Procurement Solution Architect - Sr Manager

EY•Hartford, DC

10d•$150,400 - $390,500

About The Position

EY is hiring a Senior Manager / Solution Architect in its Procurement practice to lead complex digital procurement transformations. The role focuses on Source-to-Pay (S2P) technology solutions, especially ZIP and GEP platforms and their AI-enabled capabilities. The successful candidate will bring together procurement strategy, process design, enterprise architecture, integration, data, security and operating-model considerations to create practical, scalable solutions. They will translate business outcomes into technical architecture and implementation roadmaps, and lead global programs from pursuit through deployment and value realization. The Senior Manager will lead pursuits, own solution architecture and direct delivery of complex AI-enabled procurement programs while developing teams and growing the practice. The position includes responsibility for solution strategy and architecture, delivery governance, client relationships, commercial performance, talent development and practice growth. The role requires working in person at an EY office and/or client location up to 50% of the time, depending on client and project needs. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

Deep functional and technical knowledge of Source-to-Pay processes, operating models, data, integrations, controls and technology architecture.
Deep knowledge of ZIP and/or GEP, including platform capabilities, configuration concepts, integration patterns and AI-enabled functionality.
At least 2–3 full implementation cycles in a senior program lead or solution architect role on complex ZIP and/or GEP programs.
Demonstrated experience architecting and delivering complex global procurement transformations across multiple functions, regions and enterprise systems.
Experience leading sales pursuits, including solution strategies, estimates, roadmaps, proposals and client workshops.
Experience communicating with Procurement and IT stakeholders, from process owners and architects to C-suite sponsors.
Demonstrated people leadership, including team development, performance coaching, resource management and accountability for delivery and sales goals.
Ability to work in person at an EY office and/or client location up to 50% of the time, based on client and project needs.
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship, now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience across more than one ZIP or GEP module or capability area.
Experience integrating procurement platforms with ERP, identity, master data, risk, contract, finance and analytics solutions.
Experience establishing architecture governance, design authority or solution assurance for large transformation programs.
Knowledge of responsible AI, data governance, security, privacy and controls relevant to enterprise AI adoption.
Experience developing digital procurement offerings, accelerators, demonstrations or alliance-led go-to-market programs.
Relevant platform certifications.
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, information systems, engineering or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead opportunity qualification, discovery, solution strategy, estimation, proposals and executive presentations for complex digital procurement programs.
Translate client priorities into a transformation vision, target architecture, value case, roadmap and delivery model.
Serve as lead Solution Architect for ZIP and/or GEP transformations across the S2P lifecycle, owning architecture decisions and design integrity.
Lead current-state assessment and future-state design across intake and orchestration, supplier onboarding, sourcing, contracting, risk, purchasing, invoicing, payments and analytics.
Define solution blueprints covering configuration, integrations, identity and access, data migration, master data, reporting, controls, non-functional requirements and release strategy.
Evaluate native, embedded and adjacent AI capabilities to improve user experience, decision-making, automation, insights and controls, while identifying dependencies and risks.
Facilitate design authority and architecture governance, manage trade-offs and avoid unnecessary customization.
Lead programs through mobilization, design, build, testing, deployment, adoption, stabilization and value realization, with governance, risk management and executive reporting.
Maintain accountability for scope, quality, client experience and commercial performance across regions, business units and third-party providers.
Lead, coach and develop managers, architects, consultants and specialists.
Contribute to sales, revenue, pipeline and account growth.
Build executive trust and connect transformation decisions to measurable business outcomes.
Make defensible trade-offs across process, platform, data, integration, security, AI, controls, cost and speed.
Shape winnable solutions and manage delivery economics.
Create alignment and accountability across global teams while protecting quality, scope and risk.
Develop talent, provide direct feedback and build collaborative, inclusive teams.
Adapt complex messages for Procurement, IT, delivery teams and executives without losing precision.