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# Sap s/4hana (senior) manager manufacturing

- **Company:** Ernst & Young
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** System Configuration, Data Migration, Information Management, SAP ERP, SAP (Applications), SAP HANA, SAP Implementation, Information Technology, SAP S/4HANA
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://nl.talent.com/redirect?id=635867352707762323&source=vacant&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=marketing&utm_product=vacantnew_bulk&oapply=org_v2026-11&puid=edaaadddddabadd8bdda9dd9edddaddbadaebdd99ddg9dd9bdd9addabdaeadddcdde9dddbea3addffddgaed2dddgaddgfddgaddgaddg9ddg6ed3gc9bbb9b3bee3ee33def3de93de73dedgdd9gddefddg3ded3decgdda3ee33de93deg3ee33ee33deg3ee33ee33ee33ee33ee33ee3&pos=4&xml_batch_generation_id=39bdc20a-d8c9-48ab-ae26-b4532b48ce06&falcon=1&pid=fc55f7812ff4&bpid=6ed74fcbfb04d6f6d9357699e4f3786b

## About the Role

* Completed Bachelor or Masters education, Business Economics, Computer Science, Information Management, or Business Administration;
 * 5+ years of relevant work experience in industry or consultancy;
 * Experience in at least 2 full-lifecycle SAP implementation programs, including leadership as a manufacturing stream lead, solution architect, project manager or comparable role;
 * Experience facilitating fit-to-standard workshops, process walkthroughs, and solution validation sessions;
 * Strong business process knowledge of production planning, production execution and quality management in discrete manufacturing industries;
 * Proven functional knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Quality Management, with awareness of SAP Digital Manufacturing or comparable MES solutions;
 * Deep understanding of MES integration concepts and the interaction between enterprise planning and shop-floor execution.
 * Extensive and comprehensive knowledge of SAP related products and market developments;
 * An independent, proactive and flexible working style;
 * Very good analytical and critical-thinking skills;
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, Dutch is preferred but not mandatory;
 * Willingness to travel (internationally) on a regular basis.
It's an advantage if you have:

 * Hands-on experience with the SAP Activate project delivery methodology.
 * Skills to work well in a team and have ambitions to grow into a professional within our leading organization.
 * Skills to independently identify (follow-up) assignments with existing customers.
 * Skills and sense of responsibility to supervise more junior colleagues and to support them professionally., Due to laws and regulations, and because EY (and in some cases its clients) has high demands on the reliability and integrity of its employees, every new employee will be screened. Depending on your rank the pre employment screening could contain the following: Certificate of Conduct (in Dutch: VOG) or - if requesting a Dutch VOG is not possible - Criminal Background Check of the country you are currently living or have lived during the last five years, integrity questionnaire, verification of ID, diploma's and/or work experience and consultation of the Dutch insolvency registry.

## Description

As an S/4HANA (Senior) Manager, your primary focus is on driving technology-based business transformations. This includes understanding the requirements and objectives of our clients, ensuring clarity and transparency in communication, hands-on configuration of the S/4/HANA system, and guiding the IT transformation process. You will have extensive contact with clients and, in some situations, also be their point of contact. You are the SAP expert for the client! Finally, there is also the challenge of further developing yourself within the extensive SAP portfolio, closely monitoring developments, and acting on them., * Lead the design of end-to-end manufacturing solutions that use SAP S/4HANA capabilities across Production Planning and Execution, and Quality Management.

 * Shape the manufacturing workstream, define the solution approach and maintain alignment between business requirements, process design, data, integration and technology decisions.
 * Lead sales and delivery activities for complex SAP-enabled transformation programs, including estimates, proposals, planning, governance and quality assurance.
 * Act as a trusted advisor to manufacturing stakeholders and build strong, long-term client relationships.
 * Guide the integration of SAP manufacturing processes with Manufacturing Execution Systems and related shop-floor technologies.
 * Support solution design for discrete manufacturing environments and advise clients on practical adoption of standard SAP capabilities.
 * Coordinate closely with adjacent workstreams such as procurement, warehousing, maintenance, finance, enterprise architecture and data migration.
 * Identify delivery risks, dependencies and decisions and drive timely resolution with client and project leadership.
 * Lead, coach and develop consultants, review deliverables and promote consistent delivery standards.
Our team - Do great minds always think alike?
The SAP Competence Center assists organizations in successfully implementing SAP S/4HANA and related SAP applications. The team bridges the gap between business and IT.
The office
Our office in Amsterdam is located on the Zuidas: a bustling area where many companies are based. In our Cross Towers, as many as 1000 people are welcomed daily. Haven't had breakfast yet? Then a special smoothie will be made for you or simply a delicious cappuccino. During lunchtime, the team is ready to serve you a fresh lunch. For a breathtaking view of Amsterdam, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning through the Wavespace. This high-tech environment brings together clients and colleagues virtually worldwide!, Pre-employment screening