SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) & Joule Manager

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The Role
Lead SAP analytics consulting engagements across SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud, and Business Data Cloud, including architecture, integration, implementation, governance, and go-live. Advise clients, manage stakeholders, support proposals and practice development, and guide integration with AI/ML platforms. Manage, mentor, recruit, and develop consulting teams while contributing to SAP analytics thought leadership and go-to-market initiatives.
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We Are:

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services—all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Over 500,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

You Are:

As a Manager within Accenture's SAP Analytics practice, you will lead delivery teams and client engagements centered on SAP's modern data and analytics platform — including SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), and SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC). You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them design, implement, and operationalize integrated analytics ecosystems that unlock the full value of their enterprise data. This is a high-impact leadership role requiring deep technical acumen, delivery excellence, and the ability to grow both client relationships and your team.

The Work:

Client Delivery & Solution Leadership

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of SAP Analytics engagements, encompassing architecture design, configuration, integration, and go-live across Datasphere, SAC, and BDC.

  • Act as the primary client-facing leader, managing stakeholder expectations and driving alignment across business and IT sponsors.

  • Translate complex business requirements into scalable analytics solutions, including data modeling, semantic layer design, and self-service BI frameworks.

  • Oversee data integration and federation strategies within SAP Datasphere, including connections to BW, S/4HANA, and third-party cloud data sources.

  • Design and validate SAC story and planning application architectures, ensuring performance, governance, and usability best practices are met.

  • Guide clients through SAP Business Data Cloud adoption, including integration with Databricks-powered AI/ML pipelines and business content activation.

Practice Development & Thought Leadership

  • Contribute to the growth of Accenture's SAP Analytics practice through asset development, methodology refinement, and point-of-view publications.

  • Support business development activities including RFP responses, solution demonstrations, client workshops, and proposal development.

  • Maintain current knowledge of SAP's analytics roadmap and translate product evolution into client-relevant insights and go-to-market narratives.

  • Collaborate with Accenture's SAP Center of Excellence, data & AI practices, and technology alliances to bring differentiated offerings to market.

People & Team Leadership

  • Manage and mentor teams of consultants and senior consultants, fostering a high-performance culture grounded in collaboration and continuous learning.

  • Conduct performance reviews, support career development conversations, and actively build the SAP Analytics talent pipeline within the practice.

  • Contribute to recruiting, onboarding, and capability-building initiatives for the SAP Analytics community.

Travel may be required for this role.  The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirement

    Here's What You Need:

    • Minimum of 5 years of overall experience in SAP analytics, business intelligence, or data management consulting.

    • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on implementation experience with one or more of: SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere (formerly DWC), SAP BW/4HANA, or related SAP data products.

    • Minimum of 3 years experience in a people or project leadership capacity, managing cross-functional project teams in a consulting environment.

    • Minimum of 2 years experience designing/architecting SAP Business AI Platform. 

    • Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience delivering full-cycle SAP analytics implementations in at least two of the following domains: Finance, Supply Chain, Sales & Commercial, or HR/Workforce Analytics.

    • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (12 years) work experience (If an, Associate’s Degree with 6 years of work experience

    Bonus Points If:

    • You have SAP certifications in one or more of: SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere, or SAP BW/4HANA.

    • You have experience with adjacent technologies including Databricks, Microsoft Azure, Google BigQuery, or Snowflake in the context of SAP integration.

    • You have familiarity with SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and its relationship to SAC Planning.

    • You have exposure to SAP Signavio for process mining and its integration with analytics use cases.

    • You have experience with Agile delivery methodologies (SAFe, Scrum) in the context of SAP analytics implementations.

    • You have knowledge of SAP Public Cloud Analytics

    • You have knowledge of SAP HANA Cloud Knowledge Graph and its role as the semantic layer to connect Joule agents.

    • You have a MBA or advanced degree in a quantitative, business, or technology-related discipline.

    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 10/16/2026. 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 $94,400 to $266,300 Cleveland $87,400 to $213,000 Colorado $94,400 to $230,000 District of Columbia $100,500 to $245,000 Illinois $87,400 to $230,000 Maine $80,400 to $196,000 Maryland $94,400 to $230,000 Massachusetts $94,400 to $245,000 Minnesota $94,400 to $230,000 New York $87,400 to $266,300 New Jersey $100,500 to $266,300 Virginia $87,400 to $245,000 Washington $100,500 to $245,000

    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 creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

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    Skills Required

    • At least 5 years of overall experience in SAP analytics, business intelligence, or data management consulting
    • At least 5 years of hands-on implementation experience with SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere, SAP BW/4HANA, or related SAP data products
    • At least 3 years of people or project leadership experience managing cross-functional project teams in a consulting environment
    • At least 2 years of experience designing or architecting SAP Business AI Platform
    • At least 3 years of experience delivering full-cycle SAP analytics implementations in at least two domains: Finance, Supply Chain, Sales and Commercial, or HR and Workforce Analytics
    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; alternatively, an associate's degree with six years of work experience
    • SAP certification in SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere, or SAP BW/4HANA
    • Experience with Databricks, Microsoft Azure, Google BigQuery, or Snowflake for SAP integration
    • Familiarity with SAP Integrated Business Planning and its relationship to SAC Planning
    • Exposure to SAP Signavio and its integration with analytics use cases
    • Experience with Agile delivery methodologies such as SAFe or Scrum
    • Knowledge of SAP Public Cloud Analytics
    • Knowledge of SAP HANA Cloud Knowledge Graph and its role as a semantic layer for Joule agents
    • MBA or advanced degree in a quantitative, business, or technology-related discipline

    Accenture Compensation & Benefits Highlights

    The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Accenture and has not been reviewed or approved by Accenture.

    • Healthcare Strength Pay is considered competitive when paired with robust insurance options and other perks that compare well with large consulting and IT services peers. Multiple national medical plan options plus dental and vision are positioned as a core strength of the overall package.
    • Retirement Support Retirement support is positioned as a standout feature through a 401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to a set percentage after eligibility. The package is reinforced by additional financial programs such as savings tools and related resources.
    • Parental & Family Support Parental and caregiving supports are presented as a meaningful benefit differentiator through substantial paid parental leave and multiple caregiver-oriented programs. Backup care and fertility/adoption/surrogacy navigation and reimbursements add breadth to family support beyond leave alone.

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    Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services—all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 500,000+ people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

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