SAP - Consultant Development Program Consulting

The opportunity

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 Success Factors to drive operational efficiency and performance.

As a Staff 2 in our SAP practice, you will participate in the Consultant Development Program (CDP), a two-year program designed to build technical competency, consulting fundamentals, and project delivery experience. You will engage with business stakeholders to understand operating models, processes, and needs—then collaborate with delivery teams to build, test, and validate solutions. You’ll help translate business requirements into system functionality, support technology implementations, and assess how effectively those solutions meet client needs.

As a Staff 2, you will focus on delivery execution and cross-team collaboration. You’ll work directly with clients and internal teams, supporting both functional and technical activities to help ensure business objectives are met. Regular travel may be required to meet client needs.

• Engaging in working sessions with clients to define, validate, and deliver solution components.
• Analyzing data to support recommendations and solution design.
• Documenting business requirements and translating them into technical specifications.
• Supporting configuration or integration across SAP and non-SAP systems.
• Assisting with test planning, execution, and issue resolution.
• Generating system reports and supporting user training and adoption.

Success in this role requires both analytical and interpersonal strengths. You’ll be expected to collaborate across teams, communicate clearly, and bring a structured approach to problem‑solving.

• Understanding of the systems development lifecycle (SDLC) and application functional design.
• Ability to define, analyze, and map business and technical requirements.
• Familiarity with system integration concepts and business process design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work in hybrid or client‑facing settings.
• Initiative, adaptability, and a desire to learn by doing.

• A bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, MIS, or related field.
• 1 - 2 years of relevant professional experience, internship experience supporting enterprise technology, ERP, business process transformation, or systems implementation initiatives.
• Understanding of business processes in one or more areas such as Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, or Data & Analytics.
• Familiarity with the systems development lifecycle (SDCL), requirements gathering, testing methodologies, and solution delivery processes.
• Technical skills in application functional design are essential for this role.
• Knowledge of the system development lifecycle is crucial for successful project execution.
• Ability to define, analyze, and map technology business requirements.
• Proficiency in conducting technological cost‑benefit analysis.
• Strong relationship‑building skills are necessary to foster client trust and value.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong complex problem‑solving skills are necessary for addressing diverse challenges.
• Critical thinking abilities are required for informed decision‑making.
• A flexibility and willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 80%.

• Foundational knowledge of SAP ERP, SAP S/4
  
  HANA, or other enterprise resource planning platforms.
• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into functional or technical specifications.
• SAP certification or pursuit of an SAP certification in a relevant functional or technical area.
• A demonstrated interest in working in consulting as reflected in relevant course work, organizational involvement, or internships.
• Experience with client engagement and project management.
• Ability to drive projects to completion and manage multiple competing priorities in a…