Accenture Edge - SAP Delivery Lead

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We Are: Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent and innovation led company with 738,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. There is never a typical day at Accenture, but that’s why we love it here! This is an extraordinary chance to create a rewarding career at Accenture Technology. Working in a digitally driven, innovation-led environment where you can help clients shift to the New using leading-edge technologies on some of the coolest projects you can imagine. The Work: As a Delivery Lead, you will lead SAP S/4HANA program delivery across solution design, budget management, resource planning, quality assurance, governance, and executive stakeholder engagement. This role serves as a primary delivery owner for complex transformation programs, helping teams manage risk, align scope and timelines, coordinate onshore/offshore execution, and guide clients through controlled cutover and go-live activities. The ideal candidate brings strong SAP consulting and enterprise technology delivery experience, with the ability to manage project financials, resource plans, delivery risk, and stakeholder expectations across multiple workstreams. Responsibilities: Lead day-to-day project delivery across solution design, budget management, resource planning, and quality assurance for SAP S/4HANA programs Serve as the primary escalation point for delivery issues, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies Partner with client stakeholders to align on scope, timelines, and deliverable expectations throughout the project lifecycle Manage onshore/offshore delivery team structures, coordinating across time zones to ensure seamless execution and knowledge transfer Drive cutover planning, rehearsals, and execution activities, ensuring a controlled and successful transition to the live SAP environment Oversee project financials including EAC, revenue recognition, margin management, and change order processing Facilitate key governance rituals including steering committee meetings, project status reporting, and executive briefings Ensure adherence to Accenture delivery standards, quality frameworks, and client contractual obligations Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements. Here's What You Need: Minimum of 12 years of total professional experience in SAP consulting and/or in a enterprise technology delivery/project leadership capacity Minimum of 5 years of hands-on SAP functional experience across one or more core modules (e.g., FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, WM/EWM), with at least 2 modules at a configuration or solution design level and a minimum of 3 client engagements as a functional lead or above. Minimum of 3 full-lifecycle SAP implementations managed end-to-end — from project initiation through go-live and hypercare — with accountability for scope, schedule, and delivery quality across teams of 10+ resources. Minimum of 3 years leading and coordinating offshore delivery teams of 10+ resources across 2+ global time zones, with demonstrated experience managing utilization targets, quality gates, and delivery cadences within a blended onshore/offshore model. Minimum of 2 years of dedicated cutover management experience across a minimum of 2 go-live events, including development of cutover runbooks, execution of 2+ mock cutovers, facilitation of go/no-go decision frameworks, and ownership of hypercare support windows of 2+ weeks post go-live. Minimum of 3 years of executive-level stakeholder engagement, including preparation and delivery of steering committee presentations, escalation management, and written status reporting to C-suite or VP-level audiences across 2+ concurrent client engagements. Minimum of 3 years managing project financials, resource plans, and delivery risk across 3+ simultaneous workstreams — including budget tracking ($5M+ project budgets), resource forecasting, and risk/issue log ownership with documented mitigation outcomes. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience) Bonus Points if You Have: You have experience delivering SAP solutions for mid-market clients (revenues typically $250M–$2B), including familiarity with mid-market constraints and accelerated delivery timelines You have an active PMP (Project Management Professional) certification from PMI You have experience with SAP S/4HANA on RISE with SAP (cloud) deployments You have familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and agile delivery practices You have exposure to SAP data migration tooling (e.g., SNP Kyano, LSMW, BODS) and migration cutover sequencing Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 10/05/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture Role Location Annual Salary Range California $132,500 to $302,400 Colorado $132,500 to $261,300 Connecticut $132,500 to $261,300 District of Columbia $141,100 to $278,200 Illinois $122,700 to $261,300 Maine $112,900 to $222,500 Maryland $132,500 to $261,300 Massachusetts $132,500 to $278,200 Minnesota $132,500 to $261,300 New York $122,700 to $302,400 New Jersey $141,100 to $302,400 Ohio $122,700 to $241,900 Virginia $122,700 to $278,200 Washington $141,100 to $278,200 About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creat