Technology Consulting - SAP Production Planning Lead, Manager / Senior Manager

Technology Consulting - SAP Production Planning Lead, Manager / Senior Manager

General Information

Location: Dublin/Cork

Business Area: SAP

Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

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 clientwill become key member of our SAP team. Your role will be focused primarily on the delivery of SAP services to a large global client implementing SAP S/4HANA. 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.

You will become key member of our SAP team. Your role will be focused primarily on the delivery of SAP services to a large global client implementing SAP S/4HANA. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Participating in 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.  
• Data migration support 
• Executing Integration testing and supporting other testing activities such as UAT or performance testing 
• Supporting the planning and management of client projects throughout all phases – Prepare, Explore, Realise-Build, Realise-Test, and Deploy  
• Sharing knowledge of best practice within the SAP team and across other firm disciplines, as well as developing other members of the SAP team 
• Supporting the development of the SAP practice, including leading internal team activities, supporting sales activities, and facilitating client events 

Skills and attributes for success 

• Strong technical skills and keen ambition to develop further.
• Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwards.
• 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.
• Relationship management skills with ability to manage client expectations and efficient and successful delivery of Tax services.
• 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.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in SAP Manufacturing implementations in a Consulting or similar external client facing environment 
• A solid understanding of core production planning processes and the implementation of best practice solutions in SAP Production Planning
• Proven experience in implementing SAP Production Planning with hands-on expertise in configuration, testing, training and data migration support
• Proven ability to deliver design workshops to gain a clear understanding of our client’s industry and business requirements  
• Knowledge of accelerators such as SAP Model Company or EY’s Pre-Configured Industry Solutions for potential use as design accelerators on client engagements  
• Experience in designing and configuring appropriate best practice solutions to meet client requirements 
• Proven track record in producing key project deliverables including, design and configuration documentation, functional specs, data migration specs, test scripts, training materials etc.  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A third level qualification in Business, Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline 
• SAP S/4HANA Production Planning / Manufacturing related certification, Project Management certification is desirable

What we look for 

• Someone interested in joining a dynamic team who wants to develop their SAP delivery and Business transformation expertise and broaden their experience in a fast moving, technology enabled business world. 
• A team player with a strength in coaching and developing others.
• A good work ethic and openness to new challenges. 
• Commercial awareness and ability to develop business opportunities in order to generate growth within the firm.
• Excellent communicator with an aptitude to build and manage key client relationships and internal network.

About EY

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.

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: 

• Hybrid Working
• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
• Tech MBA paid by EY

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.

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.

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

Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY.

Apply now.

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