EY SAP - Data Migration/MDG Manager Consulting Location Open 

United States, Ohio, Akron 

778067515

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 Data Management & Strategy, you will lead the charge in technology transformation projects, aligning with strategic objectives to drive desired outcomes. You'll be the assurance to leadership, managing timelines, costs, and quality standards, while steering both technical and non-technical teams to deliver top-notch technology solutions and infrastructure.

Your key responsibilities

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Oversee the delivery of technology projects, ensuring adherence to methodologies like Agile and Waterfall, and mentoring team members.

• Drive continuous improvement and innovation, applying research, analysis, and best practices to advance processes and solutions.

• Manage complex technical initiatives, providing expert guidance, resolving issues, and achieving performance objectives across client service, risk management, and team development.

• Engage actively with clients, leading workstreams, and identifying opportunities to expand services.

• Spearhead RFP responses and manage engagement economics, including resource planning and budgeting.

• Travel as required to meet client needs and project demands.

Skills and attributes for success

To excel in this role, you will need:

• Ability to initiate the requirement gathering, architect solutions, blueprinting, testing, complete the workflow and documentation, as well as the functional design of the solution.

• Liaise with the stakeholders and technical team to translate needs into business solutions and complete the configurations and/or integrations with SAP and non-SAP systems.

• Proven ability to construct and direct technology projects in line with organizational goals.

• Expertise in project and program delivery methodologies, with the ability to mentor others.

• Strong analytical skills to develop creative solutions for complex problems.

• Leadership skills to manage professional staff and supervise teams effectively.

• Strategic thinking to drive sales, business growth, and client satisfaction.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor's degree

• 4 years of relevant experience working with one or more SAP module with full-cycle implementations inside your core module.

• Specialized skills in Data Fabric, Data Governance, Enterprise IT Architecture, and other data management disciplines

• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills

• Experience managing an SAP project or workstream and project-based team members

• Knowledge of leading practices, benchmarking, peer company environments and prior advisory experience relevant to industry specific finance and technology functions

• 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 80%

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience with Data Migration, Master Data Governance and Data Analytics is highly preferred.

• Additional qualifications or certifications as specified by individual service lines.

• A proactive approach to identifying and solving client issues.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills to guide teams and interact with clients.

• 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.