SAP CPM-Manager

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Consulting – SAP – CPM Functional – Manager:

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About Global Delivery Services

Global Delivery Services refers to EY's worldwide network of service delivery centers. The GDS team plays an important role in EY’s strategy by ensuring effective support to EY’s growth agenda.

Our journey started in 2002 with approximately 200 people. Today we stand at 80,000+ professionals in ten locations around the world. We operate in Argentina, China, Hungary, India, Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Client service is focused on providing Consulting, Assurance, Tax, Strategy & Transactions, and Knowledge support to our clients around the world. The teams enable account teams worldwide to provide seamless, high-quality, value-added support, helping deliver exceptional client service.

Enablement Services provides cost-effective, high-skilled, and innovative services to support EY’s global and local enablement teams. Markets, BMC, AWS, Finance and Accounting, Risk Management, Procurement, People Shared Services, IT Service Delivery and IT Global Infrastructure services, are among the services offered by Enablement Services.

Our innovation specialists serve the GDS Client Service and Enablement Services teams, along with Service Lines, Core Business Services and Sectors. The team brings the desired environment, technologies and skilled teams together for facilitation, rapid prototyping and innovative thinking. The competencies offered include analytics, digital, user experience, mobile technology, infrastructure, Microsoft technologies and open innovation.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled SAP Commercial Project Management (CPM) Consultant to support the design, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of SAP CPM solutions. The role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of large-scale SAP transformation programs while developing expertise at the intersection of finance, strategy, project delivery, and commercial management.

Your Key Responsibilities

Commercial Project Governance

• Act as the commercial lead for SAP implementation, support, migration, and transformation programs.
• Establish and maintain commercial governance frameworks across project portfolios.
• Support project leadership in ensuring projects are delivered within approved budgets, schedules, and contractual commitments.
• Drive project profitability while balancing customer satisfaction and delivery objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements.

Financial Management & Project Controlling

• Own project financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.
• Monitor project revenue, costs, gross margins, and cash flow performance.
• Analyze project financial health and proactively identify variances against forecasts.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reviews.
• Drive corrective actions to improve project profitability and financial performance.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and project accounting in line with corporate and statutory requirements.

Contract & Commercial Management

• Review customer contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and change requests.
• Ensure contractual obligations, commercial terms, and project assumptions are properly managed.
• Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead commercial negotiations related to scope changes, claims management, and contract amendments.
• Support bid reviews and project handovers from sales to delivery teams.

Risk Management

• Identify financial, contractual, operational, and compliance risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop risk mitigation plans and track closure of identified risks.
• Monitor project performance indicators and escalate issues proactively.
• Support contingency planning and financial recovery strategies where applicable.

Portfolio & Business Performance Management

• Manage commercial oversight for multiple SAP projects and accounts.
• Track portfolio-level financial metrics including revenue, backlog, utilization, margin, and working capital.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve overall business performance.
• Support leadership with dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting.

Change Request and Scope Management

• Ensure all scope changes are formally assessed and approved.
• Quantify financial and commercial impacts of project changes.
• Collaborate with delivery and customer stakeholders to secure change order approvals.
• Maximize revenue realization through effective scope management.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Project Managers, Program Managers, Delivery Leads, and Customer Executives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on commercial and financial matters.
• Communicate project financial performance to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support successful project execution.

Compliance & Audit Support

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and governance requirements.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain project documentation supporting financial and commercial decisions.
• Ensure adherence to revenue recognition, procurement, and financial reporting standards.

Team Leadership & People Development

• Mentor and coach junior CPM professionals and project controllers.
• Drive best practices in commercial management across SAP programs.
• Contribute to organizational capability development and process improvements.
• Participate in recruitment, performance management, and career development activities.

Skills and attributes for success

• 8+ years of experience in project financial management, commercial management, project controlling, or program governance.
• Experience in SAP implementation, ERP transformation, managed services, or consulting environments.
• Strong understanding of project accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and revenue recognition.
• Knowledge of contract management and commercial risk management principles.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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Our Commitment: As a commitment, we persistently endeavour to embody our values, fulfil our purpose, and champion inclusiveness. Our dedication is to cultivate EY into an environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated, creating a supportive atmosphere for individuals to authentically be themselves and contribute their utmost.

Professional Development: From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe in continuous learning. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership roles, and connect and grow through mentorship.

People and Culture: In our dynamic workplace, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are ingrained in our culture. We're united by a commitment to create an environment where every individual's differences are valued, practices are equitable, fostering a sense of belonging. Our shared values include integrity, respect, teaming, inclusiveness, energy, enthusiasm, courage to lead, and building relationships based on doing the right thing.

Benefits: Embark on a transformative career journey with us and indulge in a suite of premium benefits, encompassing exclusive health and wellness packages, enticing rewards, and cutting-edge learning opportunities that empower you to continually grow and excel in your professional and personal development.

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