SAP - TM - Senior Manager - Consulting - Location OPEN

Ernst & Young • Chicago, IL

137d • $171,600 - $392,100

About The Position

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Our firm sets the standard for consulting services, fostering an environment that encourages career ownership at every stage. As part of our Technology Consulting sub-service line, you'll be at the forefront of delivering transformative solutions that improve business operations. You'll help clients drive growth, manage costs, and mitigate risk through the smart use of technology. This role is part of EY's SAP practice, which helps clients unlock business value through integrated technology platforms. We offer capabilities in Supply Chain, FICO, BPC, Data & Analytics, Customer, Tech/Arch, and SuccessFactors to drive operational efficiency and performance. The opportunityWe innovate with SAP to co-create more innovative answers, drawing on our integrated competencies in tax, assurance, transactions, and risk, as well as our work in implementing SAP. Together, we help clients provide better outcomes and long-lasting results, from strategy to execution.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree; a master's degree is preferred.
• Typically, 9 years of relevant experience working with one or more SAP modules.
• Proven leadership skills and management experience, with a track record of at least two full-life cycle SAP TM implementations in the capacity of a workstream lead, engagement lead or Solution Architect.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills.
• Experience managing SAP projects or work streams, including overseeing project-based team members.
• Knowledge of leading practices, benchmarking, peer company environments and prior consulting experience relevant to industry-specific finance and technology functions.
• Ability and comfort-level researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies.
• A willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 40-60%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in leading teams and managing change effectively.
• Prior consulting experience.
• SAP certification(s)

Responsibilities

• Leading engagement delivery and managing client relationships on a daily basis.
• Overseeing program/project management and ensuring engagement economics are met.
• Developing resource plans and budgets for complex engagements.
• Consistently deliver quality client service. Monitor progress, manage risk and make sure key internal and external stakeholders/executives are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
• Demonstrate effective leadership and motivation strategies within teams encompassing diverse skills and backgrounds, providing actionable, constructive feedback, and coaching for team members and emerging professionals.
• Drive business growth by generating new opportunities, leveraging a deep understanding of EY and its service lines.
• Actively assess and present strategic solutions to serve clients while cultivating and managing business development opportunities.
• Establish and sustain long-term client relationships and networks, as well as fostering cohesive relationships with team members across all EY practices to effectively meet clients' needs.
• Enhance client operations by optimizing end-to-end processes related to SAP Transportation Management (TM).
• Exhibit independent proficiency in configuring, designing, building, testing, and deploying the core S/4 Transportation Management solution, ensuring seamless integration with complementary solutions.
• Lead interactive workshops to guide critical design decisions, providing clear recommendations grounded in industry-leading practices.
• Demonstrate accountability for client solutions delivered, showcasing a hands-on ability to navigate all pertinent aspects of the SAP TM system environment.
• Collaborate with technical leaders to accurately estimate efforts for customizations and enhancements, effectively articulating the architectural needs for solutions beyond SAP, including interface work, extension capabilities, and cloud implications.
• Collaborate with project teams, team leaders, project delivery leads, and client stakeholders to develop and deliver exceptional, standout EY S/4 Transportation Management solutions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
• Base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $171,600 to $392,100.
• Base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $205,900 to $445,700.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• Pension and 401(k) plans.
• Wide range of paid time off options.
• Flexible vacation policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree