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# SAP Data & Analytics Associate Director

- **Company:** Accenture
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £102,348.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Migration, Metadata, Cloud Services, Data Mesh, SAP (Applications), SAP Implementation, SAP NetWeaver Data Management, Transaction Data, Snowflake, Data Strategy, Collibra, SAP S/4HANA, SAP MDG, Data Management, SAP Analytics Cloud, Databricks
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5920324181

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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.