SATIC - Data Migration Consultant - Senior Manager

PwC Careers Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to training and development tools

Opportunities for certifications

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Manager for their data migration team. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in technology and data transformation programmes. This role involves leading data migration workstreams, managing teams, and collaborating with clients to develop practical solutions. Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technology and data programmes.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams.
• Experience with data migrations and transformations.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of data migration workstreams.
• Manage and coordinate technical execution.
• Communicate with senior client stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Data transformation

Cloud platforms

Communication

Team motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Data or Technology

Tools

Workday

SAP

Salesforce

Python

SQL

Informatica

Alteryx

Job description

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South African Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC) is the latest part of PwC, a global brand delivering services for the biggest clients in the world. PwC leads the way in human led, technology enabled professional services, working with clients to transform their business and make it fit for the future.

We are looking for candidates who bring in-depth market experience, who see technology as a way to enable and drive human innovation and who want to be a part of a community of solvers, to tackle the biggest challenges in society.

If you are looking for a career where every day is different, where challenges are complex and where you can make a real difference, then we want to hear from you. By choosing to join SATIC, you are choosing to work with teams all over the world, harnessing the power of world leading tech and making a difference to real people’s lives.

Requirements:

Qualifications / Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas such as Finance, Business, Data or Technology

Experience:

• +10 years of relevant experience in technology and data programmes (e.g. ERP/CRM/HR data migrations), with a proven track record of owning delivery outcomes across complex, multi-stream transformation programmes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire distributed technical teams, including coaching senior staff, setting direction, and overseeing delivery quality across multiple programmes.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder expectations, facilitate decision-making, and communicate with senior leaders.
• Technical expertise in one or more of the following areas – data migrations, data governance, data architecture, or large data transformation delivery
• Hands on experience and/ or certifications in ERP/CRM/HR systems such as Workday, Sage, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics & Salesforce.
• Experience with cloud platforms, and familiarity with cloud deployment tools and practices.
• Demonstratable strength in technical review and refinement of team outputs in at least one of the following or equivalent languages: Python, SQL or applications: Informatica, Alteryx
• Proven experience in managing and motivating technical teams, including providing coaching and mentorship.
• Demonstratable ability in overseeing multiple projects simultaneously whilst being resilient and ensuring timely delivery
• Proven IT skills (in at least the following programmes): MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).Fluent in English.
• The ability and willingness to travel worldwide when the project dictates.

Desirable skill sets:

• Experience in managing containerised applications (e.g. FastAPI, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of best practices in software development, version control, and code collaboration (e.g. GitHub).
• Experience leveraging GenAI tools and techniques in data or software delivery.
• Exposure to finance, supply chain or HR business processes.

Key responsibilities:

We currently have an opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated Senior Manager with a strong background in data and technology transformation programmes. This role will be accountable for the end-to-end delivery of data migration workstreams, leading client engagements, shaping solutions, and overseeing technical execution across programmes. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Apply strategic judgement and anticipate risks across programmes, proactively shaping delivery approaches that drive sustainable
• Own the definition and execution of data migration strategies, including migration planning, reconciliation, cutover and hypercare support.
• Act as a point of escalation for programme-critical data issues, resolving blockers through cross-workstream coordination.
• Lead and motivate onshore and offshore delivery teams, while ensuring alignment with PwC’s quality standards and programme outcomes.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performing team culture that promotes collaboration, diversity of thought, psychological safety, and continuous development across global teams.
• Engage directly with senior client stakeholders, translating business needs into pragmatic data migration solutions and providing regular programme updates.
• Clearly communicate how data migration solutions align to broader business transformation objectives, helping clients understand interdependencies, trade-offs, and overall programme impact.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Consulting practice globally to deliver high-value outcomes for clients, especially those undergoing complex ERP/CRM/HR transformations.
• Actively team across the PwC network, building strong internal relationships to co-develop assets, scale best practices, and enhance delivery impact through global collaboration.
• Take responsibility for the development and refinement of PwC’s Data Migration methodologies, assets and accelerators, including the PwC Data Migration Suite.
• Bring a forward-thinking mindset, staying current on trends in AI, data management, and cloud transformation, to drive innovation in client delivery.

Based in Johannesburg & working very closely with PwC UK, role sits within a rapidly growing part of PwC’s Data Engineering and Migration team within our Consulting practice. You will be an integral part of the team responsible for the delivery of data solutions across a range of sectors. You will have access to all of the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider PwC network, including any necessary certifications.

The candidate will be achievement oriented with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis. They will be able to work independently and as part of a team with a fast pace and a high energy that will translate into a high quality output

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services and IT Services and IT Consulting

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