SAP IBP Senior Manager - Comms and Media

Accenture•Boston, MA

1d•Remote

About The Position

This role involves leading SAP IBP-enabled supply chain transformation engagements for Accenture’s clients, with a preference for industry experience in Communications & High Tech. The position combines deep functional expertise in supply chain planning with industry-specific knowledge, driving large, complex SAP IBP end-to-end supply chain planning programs from pursuit through go-live and sustained value realization.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of functional SAP IBP (Demand, Supply, S&OP, Inventory, and Response & Supply) expertise, including integration with S/4HANA & APO migration.
Minimum of 2 full-cycle IBP implementations with strong project management experience in a lead capacity.
Minimum of 3 years building trusted client relationships and providing guidance through complex supply chain and technology decisions in a consulting or advisory capacity.
Proven pre-sales experience for SAP IBP solutions including proposal writing, orals preparation, and leadership presentations.
Experience managing onshore/offshore delivery models with distributed teams.
Industry-side experience in Supply Chain planning roles within a Comms & Media company.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience).

Nice To Haves

Integration experience with EWM/WM and MM modules is also preferred.
SAP Certified Associate – SAP IBP for Supply Chain.
Experience with AI/ML-driven demand sensing, Joule agents and AI capabilities of SAP IBP.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end SAP IBP implementations across modules: Demand, Supply, S&OP, Inventory Optimization, and Response & Supply.
Drive business blueprint workshops and advise clients on IBP functionality, new features, and implementation options to optimize supply chain planning processes.
Guide clients through APO-to-IBP migration lifecycle — module mapping, delta design, data migration, and cutover — ahead of SAP's end-of-maintenance deadlines.
Manage delivery across project timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks for SAP IBP engagements.
Apply deep knowledge of industry (Communication and High Tech preferred) to design fit-for-purpose IBP solutions.
Drive Accenture business development by leading and supporting response to proposals for SAP IBP opportunities; lead client-facing demonstrations, and solution presentations etc.
Develop Accenture's IBP point of view including assets, accelerators, and industry-specific use cases for go-to-market positioning.
Lead and mentor a team of IBP consultants and managers; contribute to thought leadership, talent development, and community of practice initiatives.