Client Technology-SAP Product Owner

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SAP Product Owner - Product Lead: Chemicals

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Technology is at the heart of what we do and deliver at EY. Technology solutions are integrated in the client services we deliver and are key to our innovation as an organization. 

Fueled by strategic investment in technology and innovation, Client Technology seeks to drive growth opportunities and solve complex business problems for our clients through building a robust platform for business and powerful product engine that are vital to innovation at scale. As part of Client Technology, you’ll work with technologists and business experts, blending EY’s deep industry knowledge and innovative ideas with our platforms, capabilities, and technical expertise. As a catalyst for change and growth, you’ll be at the forefront of integrating emerging technologies from AI to Data Analytics into every corner of what we do at EY. That means more growth for you, exciting learning opportunities, career choices, and the chance to make a real impact.

The opportunity

We are looking for a Product Owner to join our Product Management team in building innovative products that enterprises don’t just use, but love. Our product management team here at Client Technology SAP Domain is motivated by designing, building and releasing products that “wow” our customers, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for making a better working world. You will work closely with engineering, QA, UX, and business teams to deliver highly available SAP technology solutions for EY clients across the globe.

You will utilize agile scrum methodology, develop user stories and acceptance criteria, refine & lead the product backlog delivery, and advocate for end-user and business needs.

We seek a great teammate who can effectively negotiate and influence at all levels. We are excited about your working with a global team of non-technical and technical professionals and when challenges arise, your ability to thrive in identifying creative and unique solutions. It will really help if you seek customer feedback and excel in using data to help make challenging prioritization decisions.

In your role, you enjoy technical conversations with engineers but are also comfortable presenting in front of senior leaders. You understand the extensive product/platform portfolio of SAP, and are willing to apply your experience & skills in a way that meets EY’s standards for problem solving, design, engineering and customer success.

Your key responsibilities

• Ideate new products and manage them through their lifecycle by partnering with EY Service Lines’ customer needs.
• Partner with several product and feature teams to deliver a wide range of products that will be built primarily on SAP technologies (SAP Business Technology Platform).
• Work alongside a team of product owners and feature teams to develop features for the products that will be sold to EY Clients worldwide.
• Manage expectations of a wide variety of stakeholders – clients, business owners, product teams, client technology leadership, service line leaders, information security group, vendors (SAP primarily) and service providers.
• Enforce product governance structures and compliance activities to maintain regulatory compliance and enterprise standards.
• Communicate feedback to the leadership team to improve and evolve the quality of products.
• Cultivates and builds relationships with all stakeholders.
• Prioritizes deadlines and provides supervision of all members of the feature teams.
• Sets and monitors goals and assess overall performance of team members and actively participates in the formal Review Committees for the Product Management group.
• Provides formal and informal coaching on-the-job to grow team members to their full potential.
• Delivers results through others, leveraging the ability to lead through influence
• Responsible for assigning work and reviewing performance, requiring leadership of virtual teams
• Strong influencing skills are required to work with other departments or leaders and encourage effective feedback for all team members with stakeholders beyond the Product Management group.

Skills and attributes for success

• Exceptional knowledge of the Agile software development lifecycle and product management methodologies.
• Strong financial acumen ensuring financial metrics are met across the product lifecycle.
• Knowledge of building SAP enterprise cloud products with a demonstrated ability to drive product planning, development and launch.
• Strong understanding of the most recent trends around SAP intelligent technologies and their integration with SAP S/4HANA, leveraging the SAP Business Technology Platform.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with and understand technical subjects and emerging technologies. Deft at designing presentations, formal writing, verbal and email communication.
• Ability to manage and lead across highly cross-functional teams.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to make decisions based on both quantitative data and qualitative insight.
• Proven industry domain knowledge (Specific to the Oil & Gas industry, Chemicals & Petroleum and Industrial products).

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, or MBA in Finance/IT related field preferred. 
• Experience managing and delivering results through others in matrixed client, supplier and geographically dispersed virtual teams.
• 10+ years of overall experience out of which 5+ years much be in a product owner/leader role at large scale product company with significant experience in interacting with senior leaders and global C-level management.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in SAP engagements for Chemical industry. Having business experience and working closely with Chemicals products would be a great plus.
• Priori experience in handling SAP Products and having experience in SAP FICO, MM, SD, PP, EWM, TM and S4HANA is a great plus.
• Prior experience in product design or engineering of products in B2B segment desirable.
• Management of a team with resources in multiple geographies.
• Experience and ability to define and develop cloud-based products and services, including reusable domain-specific microservices on Cloud environments – especially SAP Business Technology Platform.
• Proven success in defining product features and drive feature execution – from concept to commissioning.
• Strong business acumen, management and marketing communication skills.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Handle ambiguity and get things done in a rapidly changing environment.
• Must be comfortable working in an environment where ideas are challenged.
• Should possess good product instinct and excellent project management skills to push projects over the finish line with sound planning and persistent execution.
• Experience of working in SAP S/4HANA products/projects.
• Experience with SAP Activate methodology.
• Knowhow of embedded and side by side ML with S/4HANA is preferable.
• SAP technical certifications are good to have.

What we look for

• A self-starter, independent-thinker, curious and creative person with ambition and passion.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards 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, coaching and feedback 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

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.

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