Product Incubation Manager

Location: Katowice

Hybrid model: 2 days office/3 days remote

Product Incubation Manager

Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY.

Enterprise Technology provides reliable, secure and resilient technology services and solutions to support our 400,000 EY people. As part of a joint Finance/Enterprise Technology organization called the Mercury Support Team (MST), you’ll be at the forefront of enabling innovative technologies that support our core operating processes across the Financial and Practice Management ecosystems, inclusive of Core Finance SAP.  

Our aim is to create a superior customer experience with clear investment in innovation, alongside operational excellence that delivers efficient, quality services and stable operational solutions. You will work with technologists and business experts to meet the increasing pace of our business. That means more growth for you, exciting learning opportunities, career choices and the chance to make a real impact.

The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative Product Incubation Manager to support the execution of proofs of concept for innovative solutions across our core finance systems. This role plays a key part in operationalizing ideas that leverage automation and artificial intelligence to improve financial processes and drive efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in finance, technology, and product delivery, with a hands-on approach to managing initiatives and coordinating across teams. In this role you will:

• Collaborate with Global Process and Product Owners, the Product Incubation Lead and Engineering Lead to translate transformation opportunities into actionable plans and support the development of business cases and implementation roadmaps.
• Coordinate with Functional and Technical team members to ensure solutions are designed and delivered to meet user needs and deliver measurable process improvements.
• Manage the execution of proofs of concept by working closely with Technology teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, scalability, and operational standards.
• Oversee the functional documentation and knowledge transfer process to ensure a smooth handover of viable POCs to the Product Delivery team for further development, testing, and deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ideation – Collaborate with Process Owners, and Product Owners to evaluate new transformation ideas, provide input on feasibility, and assist in developing business cases and transformation roadmaps.

• Requirements Gathering & Analysis – Facilitate sessions with Global Process and Product Owners to gather and document current and future-state processes, supporting effective and detailed solution design.
• Solution Design & Architecture – Assist in designing and implementing intuitive, low-maintenance technical solutions that align with the Mercury and ET technology ecosystems.

• Cross Team Collaboration – Work with counterparts across the organization to ensure POCs adhere to EY Architecture standards, performance requirements, scalability, and production controls.
• Team Support – Support team coordination by assisting with workload distribution, promoting continuous improvement, and contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Quality Assurance & Documentation – Participate in testing, validation, and documentation of proposed solutions and POCs to ensure readiness for transition to the Product Delivery team.
• Proof of Concept Execution and Documentation –  Support the end-to-end execution of POCs by contributing to timely delivery and preparing documentation, technical specifications, and knowledge transfer materials for seamless transition to delivery teams.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement – Stay informed on emerging technologies and support the introduction of forward-thinking concepts and solutions to enhance innovation and process improvement across the Mercury landscape.

Skills and attributes for success

• 5+ years of experience in SAP with a key focus but not limited to FI-CO modules. Solid understanding of RFC Function Modules, BAPIs, Tables and Views across the different SAP modules.
• 3+ years of experience in Power Platform with a key focus but not limited to Power Apps, Power Automate, AI Builder, Dataverse, Copilot and Power BI.
• Working knowledge of agentic AI concepts, integration technologies, APIs, and protocols.
• Strong understanding of finance-related business processes in large enterprise systems.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and the software development lifecycle.
• Experience working in matrixed, multicultural environments, collaborating across time zones and functions.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with a focus on team execution and delivery.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to managing tasks, resolving issues, and supporting innovation initiatives.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Demonstrates a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with solid analytical and organizational skills, enabling effective coordination of multiple parallel initiatives.
• Exhibits active listening and a collaborative approach, supporting inclusive dialogue and teamwork across functions.
• Maintains composure and professionalism when assisting with escalations or navigating high-pressure situations.
• Possesses strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to collaborate effectively with global teams and stakeholders.
• Communicates clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, to ensure mutual understanding and alignment.
• Displays adaptability and a willingness to support a global organization, including occasional availability outside standard business hours.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• SAP certification
• Power Platform certification
• Working experience in Microsoft Fabric.
• Prior experience working for a large, global organization with a complex environment.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across ten locations –  Argentina, China, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• 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.

About EY

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

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