UKI Technology Consulting – Manager / Senior Manager - SAP Materials Management

UKI Technology Consulting -  SAP Materials Management, Manager / Senior Manager

General Information  

Location: Dublin

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: NO

Business Area: UKI Technology Consulting (SAP)

Contract Type: Full-Time - Permanent

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you, we are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

EY have a number of career opportunities available, and we are interested in meeting candidates who are looking for a new challenge, one where you can develop your range of skills significantly. Be that a move out of industry into practice, or from within practice into advisory services. We are looking for future leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. Our opportunities will allow you to apply your expertise to a variety of projects whilst offering you excellent career progression opportunities.

The Team and the opportunity

Our SAP practice is experiencing an exciting period of growth. We are interested in hearing from experienced SAP professionals who would like to take their careers to the next level.

EY's global SAP practice now totals more than 26,000+ dedicated SAP professionals in over 150 countries and we are investing heavily in S/4HANA, Ariba, IBP, SuccessFactors, Concur, GTS, SCP, Analytics, and other new SAP solutions. We are helping our clients to tackle their most difficult challenges by implementing SAP solutions that enable business transformation and deliver real value for our clients. We operate local and remote teams across multiple locations, we design and build global solutions with variations to meet local requirements, and we deploy these in ways that maximize value for our clients.

You will become key member of our SAP team. Your role will be focused primarily on the delivery of SAP services to one or more of our multiple large clients implementing SAP S/4HANA. Your secondary focus will be on support and broader practice development. In this role, you will help develop high-performing individuals and teams, leading and supporting them to deliver exceptional client services.

Your key responsibilities

• Supporting the planning and management of client projects throughout all phases of project delivery.

• Proven experience in leading design workshops to gain a clear understanding of our client’s industry and business requirements. 

• Designing and configuring appropriate best practice solutions to meet client requirements. 

• Producing key project deliverables including design and configuration documentation, functional specs, data migration specs, test scripts, training materials, etc.  

• Integration testing as required, and supporting other testing activities such as UAT or performance testing.

• Supporting Data migration activities as required. 

• Solutioning using design accelerators such as SAP’s Enterprise Management Layer (EML) or EY’s Pre-Configured Industry Solutions for potential use on client engagements.

• Advising clients on current and future SAP needs and best practices, including S/4HANA business case development, business transformation, roadmap and implementation. 

• Supporting the development of the SAP practice, including leading internal team activities, supporting sales activities and facilitating client events. 

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A third level qualification in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline, or relevant experience related to the position.

• 7+ years’ experience in SAP Materials Management (SAP MM) implementations, with a minimum of 2 years' specifically in a consulting capacity for internal or external clients.
• Knowledge of end-to-end process touch points covering both upstream and downstream integrations to SAP Materials Management, including the key benefits and implementation scenarios.
• Experience with, or demonstrable understanding of, S/4HANA best practice processes, key benefits, and implementation scenarios.

• Strong ability to lead, mentor and motivate teams, adopting a collaborative and supportive approach.

• Proven ability to build and leverage relationships with senior-level clients.

To qualify for the role, you should have

• Strong technical skills and keen ambition to develop further.

• Client focused and commercially aware.

• Ability to build strong client relationships and professional networks.

• Excellent communicator in a range of situations, both written and oral.

• Project management skills, ability to plan and prioritize work, and to meet deadlines.

• Team player; ability to integrate and build effective relationships at all levels.

• Outgoing with good relationship skills and the ability to deliver quality output.

Ideally, you will also have

• SAP Ariba experience is also desired but not essential. 

• Relevant SAP certifications in SAP Materials Management or related modules.

• Strong ability to lead, mentor and motivate teams, adopting a collaborative and supportive approach.

• Proven experience in leading team planning for all project phases.

What we look for

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Innovative and agile, with a purpose-driven mindset.
• Inclusive and able to work effectively in diverse teams.
• Passionate about technology and eager to learn and grow.
• Client-focused, with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional service.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: 

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around. 

• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career. 

• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you. 

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include: 

• Pension
• Discounted health insurance
• Web Doctor – Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Hybrid Working
• Free Gym membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Bike to work Scheme
• Recognition Awards
• Cash incentives for referrals
• Work Mobile
• Tech MBA paid by EY
• Wellness rooms available in some offices

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. 

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. 

• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. 

• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. 

• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. 
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. 
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees. 

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients. 

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process. 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.