Project Lead

SAP SE; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Sandton is looking for a Project Lead and Consultant to join their DMLT team. You will oversee the delivery of data migration projects, ensuring successful execution and stakeholder satisfaction. Candidates should have strong SAP consulting experience and project management skills. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and involvement in global projects.

Benefits

Constant learning opportunities

Skill growth

Great benefits

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in SAP consulting or data migration projects.
• Understanding of SAP landscapes and transformation methodologies.
• Experience in leading projects in multi-country initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the DMLT workstream within SAP transformation projects.
• Define and track project activities across the lifecycle.
• Communicate with stakeholders for alignment on project topics.

Skills

SAP consulting

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving skills

Fluent in English

Education

Experience in SAP transformation projects

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.

You’ll be responsible for:

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

What you bring

• 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 (10–30%) across EMEA and occasionally globally

Where you belong

You’ll join Data Management and Landscape Transformation (DMLT), a global organization within SAP’s Customer Service & Delivery board area, with more than 500 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.

Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end‑to‑end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose‑driven and future‑focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. 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

SAP’s culture of 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. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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Requisition ID: 439617  |  Work Area:  Consulting and Professional Services  |  Expected Travel: 0 – 10%  |  Career Status: Professional  |  Employment Type: Regular Full Time  |  Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

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