SAP IBP Senior Manager - Comms and Media

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: You will lead SAP IBP-enabled supply chain transformation engagements for Accenture’s clients. The industry experience in Communications & High Tech is preferred. This role combines deep functional expertise in supply chain planning with industry-specific knowledge — driving large, complex SAP IBP end to end supply chain planning programs from pursuit through go-live and sustained value realization. The Work: Lead end-to-end SAP IBP implementations across modules: Demand, Supply, S&OP, Inventory Optimization, and Response & Supply. Drive business blueprint workshops and advise clients on IBP functionality, new features, and implementation options to optimize supply chain planning processes. Guide clients through APO-to-IBP migration lifecycle — module mapping, delta design, data migration, and cutover — ahead of SAP's end-of-maintenance deadlines. Manage delivery across project timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks for SAP IBP engagements. Apply deep knowledge of industry (Communication and High Tech preferred) to design fit-for-purpose IBP solutions. Drive Accenture business development by leading and supporting response to the proposals for SAP IBP opportunities; lead client-facing demonstrations, and solution presentations etc. Develop Accenture's IBP point of view including assets, accelerators, and industry-specific use cases for go-to-market positioning. Lead and mentor a team of IBP consultants and managers; contribute to thought leadership, talent development, and community of practice initiatives. Travel may be required for this role.  The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements. Here's What you Need: Minimum 5 years of functional SAP IBP (Demand, Supply, S&OP, Inventory, and Response & Supply) expertise, including integration with S/4HANA & APO migration (Integration experience with EWM/WM and MM modules is also preferred) Minimum of 2 full-cycle IBP implementations with strong project management experience in a lead capacity Minimum of 3 years building trusted client relationships and providing guidance through complex supply chain and technology decisions in a consulting or advisory capacity. Proven pre-sales experience for SAP IBP solutions including proposal writing, orals preparation, and leadership presentations. Experience managing onshore/offshore delivery models with distributed teams. Industry-side experience in Supply Chain planning roles within a Comms & Media company 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 are a SAP Certified Associate – SAP IBP for Supply Chain. You have experience with AI/ML-driven demand sensing, Joule agents and AI capabilities of SAP IBP 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 $132,500 to $338,300 Cleveland $122,700 to $270,600 Colorado $132,500 to $292,200 District of Columbia $141,100 to $311,200 Illinois $122,700 to $292,200 Maine $112,900 to $249,000 Maryland $132,500 to $292,200 Massachusetts $132,500 to $311,200 Minnesota $132,500 to $292,200 New York $122,700 to $338,300 New Jersey $141,100 to $338,300 Virginia $122,700 to $311,200 Washington $141,100 to $311,200 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 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. Visit us at   www.accenture.com   What We Believe   We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of bel