Manager SAP SuccessFactors

The opportunity

Use your SAP SuccessFactors expertise to help organizations transform their HR function and deliver exceptional employee experiences. As a Manager, you will lead end-to-end SAP SuccessFactors transformation and implementation programmes, working closely with senior business and HR stakeholders to design and deploy innovative cloud-based HR solutions. You will be responsible for project delivery, team leadership, client relationship management and business development while contributing to the growth of EY’s People Consulting and SAP practice.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP SuccessFactors implementation programmes, from strategy and design through deployment and hypercare;
• Manage project teams, ensuring high-quality delivery, budget control and timeline adherence;
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and senior stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle;
• Lead workshops to define HR operating models, business requirements and future-state processes;
• Drive solution design across the SAP SuccessFactors suite, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices;
• Oversee integration, testing, data migration, change management and deployment activities;
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies and governance forums;
• Coach and develop consultants and senior consultants, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment;
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, client presentations and market initiatives;
• Contribute to the development of EY methodologies, assets and thought leadership in the SAP HCM and HR Transformation space.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong leadership and people management skills;
• Excellent stakeholder management capabilities, including interaction with C-level and HR leadership teams;
• Strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills;
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and complex project environments;
• Strategic mindset combined with strong execution skills;
• Commercial awareness and business development capabilities;
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients and internal teams;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Commitment to delivering high-quality client outcomes;
• Passion for developing people and building high-performing teams.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering or related field;
• Between 6 and 10 years of professional experience in SAP SuccessFactors consulting and implementation projects;
• Proven experience managing or leading SAP SuccessFactors implementations within a consulting environment;
• Strong functional knowledge across the SuccessFactors suite, including:
  • Employee Central
  • Recruiting
  • Onboarding
  • Performance & Goals
  • Compensation
  • Succession & Development
  • Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Employee Central Payroll (knowledge valued)
  • Workforce Analytics and Reporting
• Experience designing and implementing HR transformation programmes;
• Strong understanding of HR processes and operating models;
• Experience managing project teams, stakeholders and project governance activities;
• Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and Agile delivery frameworks;
• Experience working with integrations, data migration and organisational change management activities;
• Full English proficiency.

Ideally, you'll also have

• SAP SuccessFactors certifications in one or more modules;
• Experience leading multinational or multi-country SuccessFactors deployments;
• Knowledge of SAP BTP, Integration Suite and Employee Central Payroll;
• Experience with HR digital transformation programmes beyond system implementation;
• Experience supporting sales processes, responses to RFPs and proposal development;
• Knowledge of competing HCM platforms such as Workday or Oracle HCM;
• Portuguese and Spanish language skills.

What we look for

We are looking for a highly motivated Manager with strong SAP SuccessFactors expertise and a broad understanding of the HR technology landscape. The ideal candidate combines leadership, delivery excellence and commercial acumen, with the ability to lead large-scale HR transformation programmes and build trusted relationships with clients. This individual will be comfortable managing project teams, engaging with senior stakeholders and contributing to the continued growth of EY’s SAP and People Consulting capabilities.

What working at EY offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback 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.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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