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. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

**The opportunity**

The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

Our objective is to provide clients with a unique business perspective on how to leverage SAP technology to improve their operations.  This is rooted in EY’s SAP service line capabilities (Supply Chain, FICO, BPC, Data & Analytics, Customer, Tech/Arch and SuccessFactors) that are focused on helping clients improve performance and increase productivity.

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.

**What we look for**

We are seeking top performers who demonstrate creativity in solving complex problems, have a track record of leading successful projects, and can navigate the intricacies of client and team management. Ideal candidates will bring a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to drive innovation and excellence in our Data Management & Strategy practice.

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**What we offer**

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $141,200 to $258,900. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $169,500 to $294,300. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

+ **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.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. **If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.**

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

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.

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EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. 

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