SAP - Tech/Arch Integrations - Manager - Consulting - Open Location
Job description
The opportunity
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 Application Systems Engineering, you will be at the forefront of defining user and customer requirements, focusing on user interface development across diverse platforms. You'll play a pivotal role in engineering software components and services that ensure seamless communication within the system architecture.
Your key responsibilities
As a vital member of our team, you will manage and deliver high-quality processes, solutions, or projects, with a strong focus on quality, risk management, and continuous improvement. You'll be expected to innovate through research and benchmarking best practices, while managing professional employees and supervisory responsibilities to meet performance objectives. Your role will encompass:
- Ensuring billability through chargeable work to external clients.
- Leading workstream delivery with strategic oversight.
- Managing project status and overseeing deliverable completion.
- Traveling as required by client engagements.
- Actively participating in client sessions and leading workstreams from planning to execution.
- Identifying additional service opportunities to drive sales.
- Leading specific RFP responses and managing engagement economics.
- Executing resource planning within budget constraints.
Skills and attributes for success
To thrive in this role, you'll need a blend of technical prowess and business acumen, coupled with the ability to manage complex problems and lead teams effectively. Your skills will include:
- Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and possess strong business acumen. Demonstrate ability to assimilate to new knowledge.
- Lead and deliver quality SAP projects or workstreams.
- Consistently deliver quality client services. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
- Establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels
- Agile development methodologies.
- Application integration and quality assurance.
- Proficiency in software development and technology business requirements analysis.
- Strong relationship management and negotiation skills.
- Digital fluency and emotional agility.
To qualify for the role, you must have
- A 4-year bachelor's degree is required
- 4 - 6 years relevant experience working with SAP
- Design and implement SAP integration solutions using various middleware technologies (e.g., SAP PI/PO, SAP CPI, SAP BTP).
- Strong knowledge of SAP modules (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC) and integration technologies.
- SAP integration with strong hands-on SAP PI/PO, SAP LT, SAP ABAP, EDI.
- Experience with APIs, web services (SOAP/REST), and data transformation tools.
- Develop integration architecture and strategies to ensure data consistency and integrity across systems.
- Experience with cloud integration platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Knowledge of database management systems and data modeling concepts.
- Strong experience in SAP integration architecture and design.
- SAP Technologies: XI/PI/PO, Solution manager, SAP LT, Data Services, ABAP, Security, S4 HANA
- Strong experience in integrating scenarios having various EDI/non-EDI standards and customize mapping requirements.
- Experience working with PI/PO adapters such as IDoc, Mail, File, SFTP, JMS, HTTP, SOAP/REST, JDBC, ABAP Proxy, RFC, Web Services
- Working knowledge of Cloud Integration using HCI, OData Service and SAP API Management
- Experience in interfacing with SAP modules like S4 HANA, ECC, CRM, MM, PP, SD, MDM, FICO, HCM and other modules.
- Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills
- 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 60% +
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Prior consulting industry experience
- SAP Certification/s
- Experience with at least one full cycle implementation of your core module
What we look for
We seek top performers with a keen eye for detail, a robust work ethic, and the ability to navigate complex environments. We value professionals who demonstrate innovation, leadership, and the ability to inspire teams towards achieving excellence.
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- Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
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.
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