SAP Master Data Governance Consultant, Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers - Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time - Manager

Grand Rapids, MI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

A career in our SAP Data and Analytics practice, within SAP Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients maximize the value of their SAP investment with offerings that address sales, finance, supply chain, engineering, and human capital. We provide comprehensive consulting, system integration, and implementation services across multiple SAP applications, products, and technologies. Simply put, we focus on delivering business-led, technology-enabled change for our clients including industry-specific enterprise resource planning and the latest in mobile, analytics, and cloud solutions. In joining our data and analytics team, you'll work with our clients to leverage SAP applications to transform their data management and governance and analytics processes by enhancing their core transaction processing and reporting competencies ultimately strengthening their ability to support management decision-making and corporate strategy. To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies, and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future. As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to: Develop new skills outside of comfort zone. Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively. Coach others, recognize their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development. Analyze complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations. Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations. Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations. Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making. Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients. Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties. Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarizing key points. Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Responsibilities

• Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.
• Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.
• Coach others, recognize their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.
• Analyze complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
• Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
• Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.
• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
• Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.
• Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
• Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarizing key points.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 6 years of management experience in SAP.
• Extensive knowledge and success with consulting, designing, implementing, and supporting significant tracks on larger projects or leading medium-sized consulting engagements within the SAP product suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively with functional/technical staff, business stakeholders, and IT management.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in coaching and developing team members.
• Ability to analyze complex ideas or proposals and build meaningful recommendations.
• Experience in managing stakeholder relationships and building consensus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with SAP Activate/ASAP Methodology & SAP Solution Manager.
• Previous experience from a top consulting firm.
• Experience in performing AMS engagement lead role or implementation Workstream Lead role, Cutover Manager or Test Manager role across multiple S/4 HANA engagements.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery methods.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $140K - $177K per year.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Access to a global network of professionals and resources.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives within the workplace.