Managing Director / CEO - Austria SAP Consulting Entity

Wolf Jansen Ltd.; Wien; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SAP consulting firm is expanding its presence in Austria and seeks an entrepreneurial Managing Director / CEO to build and lead the Austrian entity, shape local strategy, recruit the team and establish Austria as a high-quality hub for SAP delivery across Germany, Austria and Europe.

You will drive growth, manage budgets and client relationships, collaborate with German leadership, and create a strong culture.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Austrian growth strategy together with German leadership.
• Build a high-performing SAP consulting organisation from the ground up.
• Recruit, develop and retain consultants, managers and future leaders.
• Design scalable operating models, processes and governance.
• Drive business development, sales, pre-sales and proposals.
• Develop relationships with Austrian and international clients.
• Ensure delivery quality, utilisation and client satisfaction.
• Act as the primary link between Austria, German headquarters and international project teams.
• Create a strong, collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
• Representing the organisation within the Austrian SAP and consulting market.

Job description

Managing Director / CEO – Austria SAP Consulting Entity

Location: Austria, ideally Vienna, flexible

Employment type: Permanent

Reporting to: German Group Leadership

A leading SAP consulting firm is expanding its presence in Austria and is looking for an entrepreneurial Managing Director / CEO to build and lead its Austrian entity.

This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced SAP consulting leader or business builder who wants to take ownership of creating a successful organisation in the Austrian market.

You will shape the local strategy, build the team, develop client relationships and establish Austria as a high-quality consulting and delivery hub for projects across Germany, Austria and Europe.

The opportunity

As Managing Director / CEO, you will be responsible for the growth and performance of the Austrian organisation.

Your focus will include:

• Defining and executing the Austrian growth strategy together with German leadership.
• Building a high-performing SAP consulting organisation from the ground up.
• Recruiting, developing and retaining consultants, managers and future leaders.
• Designing scalable operating models, processes and governance.
• Driving business development, sales, pre-sales and proposals.
• Developing relationships with Austrian and international clients.
• Ensuring delivery quality, utilisation and client satisfaction.
• Acting as the primary link between Austria, German headquarters and international project teams.
• Creating a strong, collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
• Representing the organisation within the Austrian SAP and consulting market.

Your background

You may be an experienced:

• Managing Director, Country Manager, CEO or General Manager within SAP consulting.
• SAP Programme Director, Practice Lead or Consulting Partner ready for broader business responsibility.
• Senior SAP transformation leader interested in building and scaling an organisation.
• SAP Sales Director or Lead.

We are particularly interested in people who bring:

• Significant experience in SAP consulting or services.
• A proven track record of building teams, practices or consulting organisations.
• Strong commercial acumen, including business development and client acquisition.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, delivery performance and operational targets.
• Credibility when engaging with senior clients and executive stakeholders.
• A pragmatic, hands-on and entrepreneurial leadership style.
• Excellent communication skills in German and English.
• A strong understanding of the Austrian SAP talent and consulting market.

What you can expect

• Significant autonomy to build and lead a new Austrian organisation.
• Direct influence over strategy, culture, recruitment and commercial development.
• The backing, client network and resources of an established German SAP consulting group.
• The opportunity to create a strategic consulting and delivery hub for Austrian and European clients.
• An entrepreneurial environment with genuine long-term growth potential.
• A competitive executive package, including performance-related incentives.
• The opportunity to shape the future of the business in Austria from the beginning.

Why this role?

This role is suited to someone who does not simply want to manage an existing operation, but wants to build something meaningful in the Austrian market.

You will combine SAP transformation expertise, commercial leadership and organisational development while creating a strong local platform for consultants and clients across Austria, Germany and Europe.

If you have the leadership experience, market knowledge and entrepreneurial mindset to build a successful SAP consulting entity in Austria, I would be very interested in speaking with you.