SAP - Delivery Excellence - Delivery Lead - Senior Manager

Location:

Anywhere in Country

As Delivery Lead, your focus will encompass the planning, driving, and managing of large SAP implementations. You will work with clients and stakeholders to establish the operating structures for large scale programs and be responsible for the day-to-day delivery that drives to successful outcomes for both our clients and for EY. You must be able to build trusted relationships with senior client leadership to effectively understand their strategic priorities, anticipate challenges, and proactively resolve issues as they arise.

Additionally, you will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment between business objectives and technology solutions, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

• Leading engagement delivery and managing client relationships on a daily basis.
• Accountable for program/project management, ensuring that all objectives are met.
• Developing resource plans and budgets for engagements, managing engagement economics effectively.

• Understanding of common SAP program delivery challenges and knowledge of leading practices to enable navigation through obstacles.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and generate revenue.
• Strong analytical skills to develop solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent communication skills to convey ideas and influence stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of project and program delivery methods, including Agile and Waterfall.

• A bachelor’s degree (4‑year degree); a master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with one or more SAP Modules.
• Typically, no less than 5‑7 years of relevant experience leading large SAP deployments across Consumer Business, Manufacturing, Technology or Industrial Products sectors.
• Proficiency in program structuring and iterative delivery methodologies.
• Experience in hybrid and waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Strong skills in project and portfolio management tools, along with a solid understanding of project or program value, finance, and quality management.
• Familiarity with the system development lifecycle, contract/vendor management, and resource management within projects or programs.
• A comprehensive understanding of the technology landscape.
• A flexibility and willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 40‑60%.

• Experience in leading diverse teams and managing change effectively.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• A track record of building and managing client trust and value.
• Previous consulting experience.
• SAP certification(s).
• Experience with at least two SAP program delivery life cycles.

We seek individuals who are not only skilled but also demonstrate emotional agility and digital fluency. Top performers are proactive, adaptable, and possess a strong commercial acumen, allowing them to navigate complex challenges and drive innovation within their teams.

At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $171,600 to $392,100. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $205,900 to $445,700.
  
  Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team‑led and leader‑enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client‑serving roles to work together in person 40‑60% of…