Sap - data - senior manager - consulting

EY
Chicago, IL

Location: Anywhere in Country

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Technology - Information Management & Analysis - Data Management & Strategy - Senior Manager

The opportunity

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. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

Our objective is to provide clients with a unique business perspective on how to leverage SAP technology to improve their operations. This is rooted in the EY SAP service line capabilities (Supply Chain, FICO, BPC, Data & Analytics, Customer, Tech/Arch and SuccessFactors) that are focused on helping clients improve performance and increase productivity.

We 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.

As a Manager in Data Management & Strategy, you will lead the charge in technology transformation projects, aligning with strategic objectives to drive desired outcomes. You'll be the assurance to leadership, managing timelines, costs, and quality standards, while steering both technical and non-technical teams to deliver top-notch technology solutions and infrastructure.

Your Key Responsibilities

In this pivotal role, you will:

  • Oversee the delivery of technology projects, ensuring adherence to methodologies like Agile and Waterfall, and mentoring team members.
  • Drive continuous improvement and innovation, applying research, analysis, and best practices to advance processes and solutions.
  • Manage complex technical initiatives, providing expert guidance, resolving issues, and achieving performance objectives across client service, risk management, and team development.
  • Engage actively with clients, leading workstreams, and identifying opportunities to expand services.
  • Spearhead RFP responses and manage engagement economics, including resource planning and budgeting.
  • Travel as required to meet client needs and project demands.


Skills And Attributes For Success

To excel in this role, you will need:

  • Ability to initiate the requirement gathering, architect solutions, blueprinting, testing, and complete the workflow and documentation, as well as the functional design of the solution.
  • Liaise with the stakeholders and technical team to translate needs into business solutions and complete the configurations and/or integrations with SAP and non-SAP systems.  
  • Proven ability to construct and direct technology projects in line with organizational goals.
  • Expertise in project and program delivery methodologies, with the ability to mentor others.
  • Strong analytical skills to develop creative solutions for complex problems.
  • Leadership skills to manage professional staff and supervise teams effectively.
  • Strategic thinking to drive sales, business growth, and client satisfaction.


To qualify for the role, you must have

  • A Bachelor's degree
  • 4 to 6 years of relevant experience working with one or more SAP module with full-cycle implementations inside your core module.
  • Prior consulting experience
  • Specialized skills in Data Fabric, Data Governance, Enterprise IT Architecture, and other data management disciplines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills
  • Experience managing SAP projects or work streams and project-based team members
  • Knowledge of leading practices, benchmarking, peer company environments and prior advisory 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 80%


Ideally, you’ll also have

  • Experience with Data Migration, Master Data Governance and Data Analytics is highly preferred.
  • Additional qualifications or certifications as specified by individual service lines.
  • A proactive approach to identifying and solving client issues.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills to guide teams and interact with clients.


What We Look For

We are seeking top performers who demonstrate creativity in solving complex problems, have a track record of leading successful projects, and can navigate the intricacies of client and team management. Ideal candidates will bring a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to drive innovation and excellence in our Data Management & Strategy practice.

What We Offer You

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. Learn more.

  • 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 $144,000 to $329,100. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $172,800 to $374,000. 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 the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
  • Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.


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

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

For those living in California, please click here for additional information.

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. 

EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at [email protected].
Posted 2025-10-06

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