Role: SAP Data Associate Director
Location: London /Birmingham/ Manchester
Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience
Career Level: Associate Director
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As a team:
As one of SAP’s Tier 1 global partners, we help organisations make data a trusted, governed and value-generating asset across their transformation journeys. Our SAP Data practice brings together data strategy, governance, architecture, master data management, data quality, migration, integration and analytics to support S/4HANA and wider enterprise transformation. You will shape client agendas, lead complex programmes and develop innovative SAP-enabled data solutions from strategy and roadmap through to implementation and sustained value.
In our team you will:
- Advise senior client stakeholders on enterprise data strategy, SAP data roadmaps, investment priorities and the business case for data-enabled transformation.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams across data governance, architecture, master data, data quality, migration, integration and analytics throughout the SAP transformation lifecycle.
- Own the successful delivery of complex SAP data programmes, balancing scope, quality, commercial performance, risk and measurable client outcomes.
- Grow our SAP Data capability through proposition development, pre-sales, alliances, thought leadership, talent development and reusable delivery assets.
As an SAP Data Associate Director you will:
Be a senior leader in our SAP Data practice, accountable for shaping and delivering data-led transformation for major clients. You will build trusted relationships with C-suite and senior business, data and technology leaders; define pragmatic strategies and target operating models; and mobilise teams to deliver sustainable outcomes. The role combines market-facing leadership, solution ownership, programme delivery, commercial management and people development, with broad expertise across SAP and non-SAP data capabilities.
We are looking for experience in the following skills:
- Significant experience leading SAP data strategy and delivery within S/4HANA or wider enterprise transformation programmes, from initial opportunity and roadmap through design, build, migration, cutover and stabilisation.
- Broad knowledge of SAP data capabilities, including SAP MDG, S/4HANA master and transactional data, SAP Data Services, SAP Migration Cockpit, SAP Information Steward, SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud and relevant integration patterns.
- Proven ability to define enterprise data strategies, governance frameworks, data ownership and stewardship models, target operating models, data architectures and implementation roadmaps.
- Strong understanding of master data management, data quality, data migration, data integration, metadata, reporting and analytics, with the ability to connect these disciplines into a coherent client solution.
- Experience leading large, distributed and multidisciplinary delivery teams, including onshore, nearshore, offshore, client and third-party resources.
- Strong commercial acumen, including shaping propositions, responding to bids and RFPs, estimating delivery, negotiating scope and managing programme financials, risks and quality.
- Credibility with senior stakeholders and the ability to translate complex data and technology topics into clear business outcomes, decisions and investment priorities.
- A track record of developing high-performing teams, coaching practitioners and contributing to practice growth, thought leadership and capability development.
Set yourself apart:
- Experience across multiple industries and SAP functional domains, with an understanding of how data enables end-to-end processes across finance, supply chain, procurement, asset management, sales, manufacturing and workforce solutions.
- Knowledge of cloud data platforms, modern data products, data mesh concepts, artificial intelligence and responsible approaches to using enterprise data for automation and insight.
- Experience with complementary data and MDM technologies such as Informatica, Collibra, Syniti, Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Snowflake or equivalent platforms.
- A strong external network, relevant certifications and a visible contribution to the SAP data community through industry perspectives, client innovation or alliance activity.
What’s in it for you
At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!
Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.
Closing Date for Applications: 28/02/2027
Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
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Skills Required
- Significant experience leading SAP data strategy and delivery across S/4HANA or enterprise transformation programs.
- Broad knowledge of SAP MDG, S/4HANA master and transactional data, SAP Data Services, SAP Migration Cockpit, SAP Information Steward, SAP Datasphere and SAP Analytics Cloud.
- Experience defining enterprise data strategies, governance frameworks, data ownership and stewardship models, target operating models, data architectures and implementation roadmaps.
- Strong understanding of master data management, data quality, data migration, data integration, metadata, reporting and analytics.
- Experience leading large, distributed and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
- Strong commercial experience with propositions, bids and RFPs, delivery estimation, scope negotiation and program financial management.
- Ability to advise senior stakeholders and translate complex data and technology topics into business outcomes.
- Track record of developing teams, coaching practitioners and contributing to practice growth and capability development.
- Experience across multiple industries and SAP functional domains.
- Knowledge of cloud data platforms, modern data products, data mesh, artificial intelligence and responsible enterprise data use.
- Experience with Informatica, Collibra, Syniti, Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Snowflake or equivalent platforms.
- Relevant certifications, external network and contributions to the SAP data community.
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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.
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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.
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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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