Supply Chain & Operations - Strategy & Consulting Senior Manager

Job description

Job Role: Strategy & Consulting Senior Manager with a Focus on SAP-Enabled Supply Chain Transformations

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

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As a team:

Supply Chain & Operations is a major functionally oriented strategy & consulting practice: we help our clients reimagine and transform tomorrow's supply chains and operations to positively impact business, society, and the planet. We do this through a human centred and data driven approach that encourages our people and clients to continuously innovate and generate significant, sustainable global impact. Built on the three pillars of customer centricity, zero based mindset, and responsible operations & organizations, this is what we call the Intelligent Supply Chain.

You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways.

If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job.

We are looking for driven, entrepreneurial, high achieving and high potential individuals to join our Strategy & Consulting Supply Chain Consulting practice with a focus on SAP engagements. We are looking to hire for Strategy & Consulting Senior Manager Level, to join the UKI Supply Chain & Operations executive team and bolster our sales and delivery capabilities on large, global S/4 HANA transformation projects for large clients. As part of this role, you will combine developing and leading client engagements with acting as mentors and coaches to our wider consulting team.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Managing client engagements spanning ERP strategy through to design and implementation, with a focus on Supply Chain optimization.
• Leading business development initiatives, identifying and researching opportunities within both new and existing client landscapes.
• Demonstrating adept problem-solving skills by delivering tailored solutions across the entirety of the supply chain spectrum, while serving as a trusted Subject Matter Expert for internal and external stakeholders.
• Providing functional consultancy expertise in at least one S/4HANA supply chain domain (procurement, planning, manufacturing, or logistics).
• Proactively contributing to the management of a client portfolio.
• Orchestrating multi-location teams to deliver in in line with client objectives.
• Exercising financial acumen in the oversight and control of client engagements.
• Developing project strategies to address technical challenges encountered by clients.
• Steering the management and execution of large-scale projects, from team development and risk assessment to final review and quality assurance.
• Shaping and executing projects with a commitment to surpassing client expectations and internal quality benchmarks.
• Mentoring, coaching, and supervising team members to foster professional growth.
• Establishing thought leadership within the SAP and supply chain domains through continuous learning and knowledge dissemination.

Qualifications

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

• Demonstrated proficiency in consulting and functional delivery across two or more SAP supply chain business processes, encompassing Design, Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Delivery.
• Proven track record of leading at least 2 end-to-end implementations within SAP S/4HANA projects, showcasing adeptness in project execution and delivery.
• Established background in management consulting and advisory roles.
• Comprehensive understanding of key supply chain processes across various streams.
• Experience in leading and managing teams across multiple geographic locations.
• Strong understanding in one or more SAP Modules (such as PP, MM, PM, EWM, IBP or Ariba).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build 'Trusted Adviser' relationships with board level and senior stakeholders.

Set yourself apart:

• 8 years consulting and/or project delivery experience including: delivery to agreed scope, time scales and budgets from a top tier consulting company or blue-chip organisation
• Show your active participation in the SAP community or thought leadership contributions, such as publishing articles, speaking at industry events, or leading workshops that advance the understanding and application of SAP in supply chain transformations. This demonstrates not only expertise but also a commitment to shaping the future of SAP implementations.
• Exhibit your ability to work seamlessly across various business units and technical teams to foster a collaborative environment that accelerates SAP project delivery and enhances stakeholder engagement. Your ability to bridge the gap between technical solutions and business objectives, facilitating smooth project execution and adoption, sets you apart.

Unique Opportunities:

• Be at the forefront of the industry, delivering actionable insights to top global organizations, and addressing critical C-suite issues with strategic, SAP-enabled solutions that can be implemented rapidly and at scale.
• Play a pivotal role in enhancing our Supply Chain & Operations capabilities, working alongside some of the world's most renowned companies to solve their most pressing business challenges.
• Contribute to global thought leadership, leveraging a wide range of skills across the practice to deliver cohesive, strategic, and transformative solutions.

What's in it for you:

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at www.accenture.com

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