SAP Finance Delivery Lead - Life Sciences

Accenture•Chicago, IL

35d•Hybrid

About The Position

Accenture’s SAP practice is the industry leader for building SAP Products – Life Sciences solutions. Life Sciences companies are navigating unprecedented transformation, accelerating drug discovery timelines, shifting from product-centric to patient-centric commercial models, building direct-to-patient digital channels, and deploying real-world data and analytics capabilities. SAP technologies power these organizations with modern cloud-based and AI-enabled solutions, and Accenture is the undisputed market leader in this industry. We are continuously expanding our SAP team with advisory skills to continue to drive transformation at scale for our clients. You have a passion for storytelling and for originating, selling and delivering SAP-based Finance Transformation projects that make a positive impact in your clients’ business. You are inspired by working with the best companies in their industries and want a role that provides you with a sense of purpose and satisfaction. Join Accenture and build a rewarding career improving the way the world works and lives, as you help clients innovate with leading-edge SAP and Accenture Finance solutions and technologies on some of the most innovative projects in the world. Thrive in our highly collaborative, digitally-driven and innovation-led environment. Nurture your talent for thoughtful and game changing solutions in our inclusive culture that values diversity of ideas, experiences and backgrounds. You are a confident leader who spots and stays ahead of the SAP platform, industry and Finance trends and knows how to translate client goals into clear and actionable outcomes. You know how to fully utilize the capabilities of various SAP platforms to drive business value, transform end-to-end functions and drive leading practices for your clients in markets all over the globe. The more complex their challenges, the more excited you are about leading the charge to solve them.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years proven experience as a Delivery Lead, being accountable for running the day-to-day of large SAP transformation programs in SAP Finance and Life Sciences while advising clients on how to create roadmap and business case, set up and mobilize, drive the execution and successful business outcomes for large SAP programs.
Minimum 8 years of experience leading SAP transformation programs that support Life Sciences clients (SAP support / managed services experience will not be considered for this requirement).
Minimum 4 end-to-end SAP S/4 implementations, including project planning, estimation and solution architecture for SAP Finance and Life Science clients.
Experience managing large SAP delivery teams (50-100 people), including in a Global Delivery model.
Prior experience in a Consulting/Advisory role.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience.
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Responsibilities

Team with clients on their SAP functional transformation programs through your combined SAP application and functional process expertise.
Engage with senior client Finance executives on the business challenges/trends and the potential value of SAP solutions (current & future).
Lead customers in defining their SAP journey through the development of business cases & roadmaps including during sales origination, proposal development and client presentations.
Architect e2e Finance solutions that leverage SAP technologies, custom apps, & add on partner solutions.
Clearly explain SAP’s Business AI strategy, including an understanding of its capabilities and roadmap.
Identify functional areas expertise where AI can deliver real value to clients.
Experience in deployment of AI use cases within SAP delivery to improve efficiency and ability to explain how these AI-driven improvements can enhance project delivery.
Advise, design and deliver Finance solutions based on the latest industry and technology best practices leveraging a SAP solutions and embedded innovation.
Lead large project teams of varying size and scope – helping them achieve transformational roadmaps - onsite with clients or within Accenture.
Become a trusted expert and advisor to your clients, team, and Accenture Leadership by staying current on regulations, trends, and innovations across your area of expertise.
Be a thought leader, build assets and best practices and develop the next level of transformation experts.