At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

General information

• Location: Dublin
• Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: No
• Business area: Technology Consulting (SAP)
• Contract type: Permanent

The team and the opportunity

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 clients.

You will become key member of our SAP team. Your role will be focused primarily on the delivery of SAP services to one or more of our multiple large clients implementing SAP S/4HANA. Your 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.

Your key responsibilities

• Implement SAP S/4HANA projects and programs that support business operations
• Defining key project activities, milestones, timelines, and resource requirements to achieve project objectives
• Follow and establish project governance tools and methodologies for planning, executing, and monitoring of assigned project throughout all phases – Prepare, Explore, Realise-Build, Realise-Test, and Deploy
• Manage the execution of an integrated plan across multiple workstreams and teams
• Oversee, define, and monitor critical path activities and resolution
• Implement and leads effective change management activities for impacted stakeholder communities
• Provides ongoing reporting of project performance to Director and stakeholder communities
• Managing risks, issues, priorities, and dependencies, ensuring clear communication of mitigation options to the Director and Project Steering Committee, enabling them to foresee and address potential challenges
• Learning about accelerators such as SAP Model Company or EY’s Pre-Configured Industry Solutions for potential use as design accelerators on client engagements
• Senior stakeholder management and management of client expectations
• Supporting the development of the SAP practice, including leading internal team activities, and facilitating external client events

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong Project Management skills including planning, execution, and monitoring of data management projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to identify areas of risk, carry out an effective review and know when to refer upwards
• Experience in leading and mentoring teams, fostering a collaborative environment
• Ability to build strong client relationships and professional networks
• Outgoing with good relationship skills and the ability to deliver quality output
• Being able to lead, mentor, and motivate teams, adopting a collaborative and supportive approach

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A third level qualification in Computer Science, Mathematics or a related discipline, or relevant experience related to the position
• 7+ years’ experience successfully delivering SAP projects in both internal teams and client-facing environments, demonstrating strong stakeholder engagement and end-to-end project leadership
• At least 2 years' proven experience leading SAP implementations in a consulting environment, with direct responsibility for project delivery and client engagement
• Proven experience in leading team planning for all project phases
• Strong ability to lead, mentor, and motivate teams, adopting a collaborative and supportive approach
• Skilled in defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with organisational goals
• Proven ability to build and leverage relationships with senior level clients
• Adept at facilitating cross-functional collaboration and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders

Ideally, you will also have:

• SAP Certified Associate Project Manager certification
• Experience with full asset lifecycle management using EAM capabilities in S/4HANA

What We Look For:

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Innovative and agile, with a purpose-driven mindset.
• Inclusive and able to work effectively in diverse teams.
• Passionate about technology and eager to learn and grow.
• Client-focused, with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional service.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. 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 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:

• Pension
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Hybrid working
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Bike to work Scheme
• Recognition Awards
• Cash incentives for referrals
• Work Mobile
• TECH MBA paid by EY
• Wellness rooms Available in some offices

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.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

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.

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

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

IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.

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