Data Management Lead
Gauteng, South Africa
Job Description
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
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 successful execution of multi-workstream data initiatives within scope, budget, and timeline. Job Experience and Skills Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or 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 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, IS-U)
- Leadership experience across multi-country environments in Africa
- Demonstrated success in building and guiding high-performance data teams
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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:
- Software Developers (Back-End/ Front-End/ Full Stack)
- Business Intelligence
- Data
For more information, contact:
Jessica Roesch
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Connect with me on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-roesch-66a1a28a/
For more information please contact:
Jessica Roesch
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1594437
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationGauteng, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned