SAP Delivery & Practice Executive

Accenture Federal Services•Arlington, VA

21h•$1 - $2

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company and part of global Accenture, to do work that matters in a collaborative and caring community, where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! You Are: The SAP Delivery & Practice Executive will lead the delivery and program management of large, complex SAP modernization efforts while driving strategic alignment across clients, internal teams, and SAP itself. You will be responsible for executing mission-critical solutions by incorporating modern development and integration techniques, while also fostering a strong, collaborative relationship with SAP to ensure alignment with product roadmaps, go-to-market strategies, and pipeline development. You bring a deep understanding of the Federal ecosystem—including its trends, challenges, and players—and will translate that knowledge into action through delivery excellence and strategic foresight. This role is equal parts delivery execution and forward-looking leadership, enabling Accenture Federal Services to drive impactful, scalable SAP transformations. The Work: Lead delivery and program management for complex SAP modernization engagements, ensuring mission objectives are met with high quality and efficiency Incorporate modern development methodologies and integration strategies to elevate solution delivery Foster and maintain strong, strategic relationships with SAP to ensure alignment on roadmap, solutions, and co-selling strategies Keep AFS Senior Leadership informed of progress, risks, and issues across the portfolio of SAP programs and initiatives Drive thought leadership across the SAP practice and federal client base through insights, industry knowledge, and go-to-market strategies Engage with key client stakeholders and develop long-term trusted relationships to strengthen delivery and identify future opportunities Guide practice growth by mentoring delivery leaders, technical teams, and business stakeholders Provide strategic input on integration of new and existing business processes and technologies Conduct quality assurance reviews of active programs to ensure alignment with client missions and surface key successes for internal and external communication Support AFS participation in strategic industry forums and partnerships

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or 20+ years of industry experience
10+ years of executive leadership with a focus on P&L responsibility in the Federal sector
5+ years of experience leading the delivery and implementation of SAP or technology modernization solutions for Federal clients
Proven track record of managing complex delivery portfolios and high-performing teams
Demonstrated success balancing client delivery and practice strategy

Nice To Haves

Motivated and proactive, with a desire to understand and address complex delivery and strategic challenges
Experience with offensive and defensive IT strategies
Strong capability in architecting and articulating SAP and modernization solutions in large-scale, complex environments
Proven ability to influence at both the practice and firm-wide level
Deep curiosity for learning new technologies, analyzing trends, and implementing innovative ideas
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong stakeholder engagement and people management skills
Commitment to delivering measurable outcomes to clients and maintaining alignment with mission and strategic goals

Responsibilities

Lead delivery and program management for complex SAP modernization engagements, ensuring mission objectives are met with high quality and efficiency
Incorporate modern development methodologies and integration strategies to elevate solution delivery
Foster and maintain strong, strategic relationships with SAP to ensure alignment on roadmap, solutions, and co-selling strategies
Keep AFS Senior Leadership informed of progress, risks, and issues across the portfolio of SAP programs and initiatives
Drive thought leadership across the SAP practice and federal client base through insights, industry knowledge, and go-to-market strategies
Engage with key client stakeholders and develop long-term trusted relationships to strengthen delivery and identify future opportunities
Guide practice growth by mentoring delivery leaders, technical teams, and business stakeholders
Provide strategic input on integration of new and existing business processes and technologies
Conduct quality assurance reviews of active programs to ensure alignment with client missions and surface key successes for internal and external communication
Support AFS participation in strategic industry forums and partnerships