Data Management Lead

Network1; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data solutions provider seeks an experienced Data Management Lead in Centurion. This role involves shaping data governance and overseeing enterprise data transformation in SAP environments. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in SAP, strong leadership skills, and the ability to guide clients through data readiness transformation. Responsibilities include defining data strategy, managing SAP data migration, and building a high-performing team. Attractive compensation and growth opportunities await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 15 years delivering SAP programmes with 5 years in data migration.
• Experience with ECC and S/4HANA landscapes.
• Proven track record of leading data teams successfully.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute data strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee SAP data migration programmes and governance.
• Mentor and build a high-performing data team.

Skills

Data Strategy Development

SAP Migration Governance

Team Leadership

Client Engagement

Data Quality Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems

SAP Activate Project Manager Certification

SAP MDG Certification

DAMA-DMBOK2 Knowledge

PMP or Agile/Scrum Master Certification

Tools

SAP Data Services

LSMW

LTMC

Migration Cockpit

ABAP

SQL

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about shaping how organisations leverage data? We’re looking for a seasoned Data Management Lead to steer a growing data capability function and drive large-scale enterprise data transformation within complex SAP environments.

This role will champion end-to-end data migration governance and innovation initiatives, particularly across SAP IS-U Real Estate and ECC-to-S/4HANA modernisation programmes while developing internal expertise and preparing clients for the digital future.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Data Leadership: Define and execute the data strategy ensuring alignment with business priorities and enterprise transformation goals.
• Migration Governance and Innovation: Oversee full-cycle SAP data migration programmes, strengthen data governance frameworks and introduce modern approaches that elevate data quality and reliability.
• Capability Building and Mentorship: Grow and mentor a high-performing data team cultivating technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Client Advisory and Engagement: Guide clients through data readiness transformation decisions and best-practice adoption across SAP landscapes.
• Delivery Management: Lead cross-functional delivery teams ensuring the successful execution of multi-workstream data initiatives within scope, budget and timeline.

Job Experience and Skills Required

• Bachelors Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science or a related field
• SAP Activate Project Manager Certification
• SAP MDG Certification
• Knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK2 (or Certification)
• PMP or Agile / Scrum Master Certification
• Training in data architecture or ETL disciplines
• 15 years delivering SAP programmes including 5 years leading data migration and governance portfolios
• Proven experience across ECC and S/4HANA landscapes including Utilities (IS-U), Real Estate (RE-FX), Retail and the Public Sector
• Strong technical background with tools such as SAP Data Services, LSMW, LTMC, Migration Cockpit, ALE, ABAP, SQL and cloud-hosted platforms
• End-to-end project experience across major SAP modules (FI/CO/MM/SD/HCM/CRM/PM/RE-FX and IS-U)
• Leadership experience across multi-country environments in Africa
• Demonstrated success in building and guiding high-performance data teams

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For more information contact:

Jessica Roesch
Senior Recruitment Consultant
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Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1