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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

• 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

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.

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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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