SAP IBP Senior Manager - Comms and Media

SAP IBP Supply Chain Transformation Lead

You will lead SAP IBP-enabled supply chain transformation engagements for Accenture's clients. The industry experience in Communications & High Tech is preferred. This role 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.

The Work:

• 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 the 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.
• Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here's What you Need:

• Minimum 5 years of functional SAP IBP (Demand, Supply, S&OP, Inventory, and Response & Supply) expertise, including integration with S/4
  
  HANA & APO migration (Integration experience with EWM/WM and MM modules is also preferred)
• 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)

Bonus Points If:

• You are a SAP Certified Associate – SAP IBP for Supply Chain.
• You have experience with AI/ML-driven demand sensing, Joule agents and AI capabilities of SAP IBP