Project Lead

Sap; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in South Africa is seeking a Project Lead and Consultant in their DMLT team. In this role, you will lead data migration and transformation workstreams for SAP projects, ensuring high quality and budget adherence. Ideal candidates will have 3-7 years of experience in SAP consulting, strong project leadership skills, and a solid understanding of SAP landscapes. The position allows for flexible working and offers opportunities for growth and development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Constant learning opportunities

Skill growth programs

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in SAP consulting, focusing on data migration.
• Solid understanding of SAP system landscapes and transformation methodologies.
• Proven project leadership experience in large-scale SAP initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the DMLT workstream in SAP transformation projects.
• Act as main contact for DMLT topics, ensuring smooth collaboration.
• Manage project scope, risks, issues, and change requests.

Skills

SAP consulting experience

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Fluent in English

Tools

Migration Cockpit

Data Services

Job description

We help the world run better At SAP, we keep it simple : you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you.

We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next.

The work is challenging – but it matters.

You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong.

What's in it for you?

Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What you’ll build

As a Project Lead and Consultant in SAP’s DMLT team, you will lead the delivery of the data migration and transformation workstream in strategic customer projects.

You’ll combine hands‑on consulting expertise with strong project leadership to ensure smooth execution, alignment, and customer satisfaction throughout all phases of the engagement.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the DMLT (Data Management and Landscape Transformation) workstream within complex SAP transformation projects — ensuring scope, timeline, quality, and budget are achieved.
• Act as the main point of contact for all DMLT topics and orchestrate collaboration across Solution Architects, Delivery@Scale teams, and global stakeholders.
• Define and track project activities, deliverables, and resource needs across the full lifecycle.
• Manage scope, risks, issues, and change requests to ensure controlled execution and formal sign‑off at key milestones.
• Drive stakeholder communication and alignment between SAP, customer, and partner teams.
• Oversee cutover preparation and execution for DMLT scope and ensure project closure activities are completed.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in SAP consulting, or delivery of data migration and transformation projects.
• Solid understanding of SAP system landscapes, data migration approaches, and transformation methodologies (ideally within S/4HANA transition programs).
• Proven experience in leading project workstreams or full projects, preferably in multi‑country or large‑scale SAP transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with project management standards and ability to apply them practically.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP migration tools and methods (e.g., Migration Cockpit, Data Services) is a strong plus.
• High‑level business process understanding across Finance, Logistics, or HR.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem‑solving skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages (especially German) are an asset.
• High level of self‑motivation, ownership, and accountability.
• Willingness to travel 0‑10% across EMEA and occasionally globally.

About DMLT

We are a global organization within SAP's Customer Service Delivery board area, with more than consultants worldwide.

Our mission is to enable customers to intelligently connect people, data, and processes — ensuring data becomes a true asset for innovation and sustainable growth.

DMLT offers a holistic approach to data‑related needs, covering data quality, integration, and transformation.

We help customers fast‑track migrations, manage complex transformations, and optimize processes for SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP Business Data Cloud, and beyond.

You’ll work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment that values innovation, learning, and career progression.

Expect exposure to cutting‑edge technologies, global projects, and opportunities to shape SAP’s transformation engine.

Additional information

Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves.

At SAP, you can bring out your best. We win with inclusion, focus on health and well‑being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best.

We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

Employment Equity

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, etc.), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.

Requisition ID

DMLT Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services | Expected Travel: 0‑10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI‑Hybrid