UKI Technology Consulting - SAP Solution Architect, Senior Manager

Role summary

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EY is seeking a senior SAP Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of SAP-enabled business transformation programmes for UKI clients. The role typically requires extensive SAP architecture experience, strong knowledge of relevant SAP modules and integration, and a proven record delivering complex consulting or technology programmes. Candidates should be comfortable shaping solution strategies, producing architecture designs, managing senior stakeholders, and guiding multidisciplinary delivery teams. Experience with SAP S/4HANA, cloud platforms, enterprise integration, and modernisation programmes is highly valuable. The Senior Manager is expected to support business development, contribute to proposals, manage client relationships, coach consultants, and help deliver high-quality outcomes within budget and schedule. Professional communication, commercial awareness, leadership, and willingness to travel when required are important.

About the employer

EY, formerly Ernst & Young, is a global professional services organisation providing assurance, consulting, strategy and transactions, and tax services. Its Ireland practice works with public and private-sector clients across financial services, technology, consumer products, government, healthcare, and other industries. EY Technology Consulting helps organisations improve performance through cloud adoption, enterprise platforms, cybersecurity, data, technology architecture, and digital transformation. SAP is a significant area of work, supporting clients with business process redesign, S/4HANA transformation, implementation, integration, and ongoing technology change. EY operates as part of a worldwide network and offers senior professionals opportunities to work on large, complex programmes with international teams. The firm places emphasis on client service, innovation, inclusion, professional development, and building trusted long-term relationships.

Working in Ireland

Ireland offers strong opportunities in technology consulting, SAP, cloud, cybersecurity, financial services, pharmaceuticals, and multinational technology companies, particularly in Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick. The culture is generally friendly, conversational, and community-oriented, with a good balance between professional life and social activities. Ireland provides access to coastal scenery, historic towns, music, sport, and outdoor pursuits, although accommodation costs—especially in Dublin—are high. EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens can work without an employment permit. Non-EEA professionals usually need an employment permit, with the Critical Skills Employment Permit often relevant to senior technology and specialist roles; eligibility depends on salary, occupation, and contract terms. Relocating candidates should arrange housing early, budget for deposits and utilities, obtain a PPS number, and review tax, healthcare, banking, and transport arrangements before arrival.