SAP Implementation Lead

KPMG International Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational professional services firm based in the UK is seeking a Director to lead SAP implementations and drive business transformation. The role requires extensive experience with S/4HANA and excellent leadership abilities. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility in work arrangements. Join a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions and supporting clients in achieving their business goals. The successful candidate will benefit from a comprehensive support structure aiding career development.

Benefits

Discounted Health Insurance

Additional Annual Leave

Enhanced Family Leave

Emergency Childcare Cover

Social Events

Early Finish Fridays

Relocation Assistance

Learning & Development

Qualifications

• Experience with integration between core S/4 and other line-of-business applications.
• Ability to advise on deployment options at a business level.

Responsibilities

• Leading the implementation of SAP solutions.
• Managing resource requirements and project workflow.
• Developing implementation proposals.

Skills

Full lifecycle experience of a medium-to-large SAP implementation with S/4HANA

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to lead a team

Strong written, oral and presentation skills

Education

Experience with SAP implementation methodology (ASAP, Activate)

Tools

SAP

Job description

When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential.

We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.

Location: Dublin/Cork/Belfast, as part of our hybrid working model.

Grade: Director

Contract type: Permanent

Powered Enterprise is KPMG’s world-class accelerated Enterprise Business Transformation approach for cloud-based solutions, such as SAP4 Hana, that uses pre-designed back-office leading practices and KPMG’s six-layer Target Operating Model. It enables clients to make better, faster decisions, resulting in a quicker implementation and a faster path to Return on Investment. This solution combines the breadth and scale of KPMG’s leading practice, capabilities and insight into a complete solution for an effective back-office.

Our teams are communities of technology focussed transformation professionals who work together to deliver KPMG Powered Enterprise. Our teams use their functional knowledge and experience (e.g., Finance, Quote to Cash, Procurement, Supply Chain), coupled with their expertise in the cloud applications to lead and deliver client programmes, support pre-sales activities and develop improvement and extensions to Powered Enterprise.

Your experience, skills and capabilities;

• Full lifecycle experience of a medium-to-large SAP implementation with S/4HANA
• Working knowledge of SAP implementation methodology (ASAP, Activate)
• Integration between core S/4 and other line-of-business applications (SuccessFactors etc)
• Ability to advise on deployment options (RISE, private cloud, hyperscalers) at a business level.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on pragmatic solutions within the SAP standard best practice framework
• Ability to lead a team and manage stakeholders.
• Strong written, oral and presentation skills

Your key responsibilities as part of the team;

• Leading the implementation of SAP solutions and driving business transformation;
• Turning client requirements into value-adding, SAP-based business solutions;
• Managing resource requirements, project workflow, budgets, billing and collections;
• Demonstrating intimate knowledge and/or a proven record of success with the SAP product suite
• Interacting with experienced client buyers and/or influencers and making a significant contribution establishment and growth of our SAP business in Ireland
• Developing implementation proposals and lead / support pipeline activities
• Developing practice marketing materials, including whitepapers, practice methodologies and case studies
• Developing staff by supporting SAP training, mentoring and on-the-job coaching
• Working across the KPMG network to leverage solutions and assets.

Your team:

You will be joining a team of over 300 dedicated technology and business transformation professionals that has a market reputation for delivering quality outcomes for our clients. We are growing rapidly across all our services and are looking for professionals interested in joining a team that has a culture of learning, innovation and delivering quality outcomes for our clients. Our team has come from a wide variety of backgrounds and has a diversified set of technology and functional skills, and we are open to anyone that can match our values and fit to our culture.

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Benefits Tailored for You

At KPMG, we understand that life is multifaceted. That’s why we offer a flexible benefits package designed to support your unique lifestyle. Our benefits include:

• Discounted Health Insurance: Prioritise your well-being with our health insurance options.
• Additional Annual Leave: Purchase extra leave to spend more time with friends and family or to travel.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Enjoy more time with your family with our generous leave options.
• Emergency Childcare Cover: For times when your regular childcare plans fall through
• Social Events: Connect and network with colleagues through our engaging social events.
• Early Finish Fridays: Start your weekends early on bank holidays and during the summer.
• Relocation Assistance: Smooth your transition if you’re moving to Ireland.
• Learning & Development: Access our extensive supports, including LinkedIn Learning, to grow your skills.

We also offer a variety of flexible working options to help you balance your professional and personal life.

Career Progression with Continuous Support

From the moment you join KPMG, you’ll receive dedicated support from your performance manager to enhance your skills. Our award-winning Business School provides continuous learning opportunities to deepen your expertise.

We stand out as the only Big Four firm to announce promotions four times a year, offering you frequent opportunities for career advancement.

Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are at the heart of KPMG. We celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment at every level. Our goal is to attract and retain the best talent by building a culture where everyone can achieve their potential. Learn more about our commitment here - https://kpmg.com/ie/en/home/about/inclusion-diversity-equity.html

Ready to Join Us?

If you meet most of the criteria, we encourage you to apply by submitting your CV. KPMG is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process if needed. Necessary arrangements can be made at interview stage to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities.

For any specific queries about the role, please contact Shauna Maguire.

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