SAP Production Planning Lead, Manager / Senior Manager
General Information
Contract Type:Full-Time – Permanent
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.
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
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.