Data Management Capability Lead

1. Strategic Data Leadership
· Architect enterprise-grade data migration frameworks using SAP Activate, best practices from PMP and Agile, and the DAMA-DMBOK2 data management framework.
· Direct SAP project data strategies aligned to utility, real estate, retail, and public sector environments.
· Lead data assurance for ECC to S/4HANA transitions, ensuring legacy remediation, reconciliation, and business continuity.

2. Migration, Governance, and Innovation
· Own delivery of structured, auditable, and high-quality migrations across all SAP modules, including FI, CO, MM, SD, PM, HCM, IS-U, RE-FX, and CRM.
· Implement intelligent data tools and automation (SQL, SAP LTMC, LSMW, Migration Cockpit, Data Services, ABAP) to optimise delivery.
· Establish scalable governance structures and embed SAP MDG for sustainable master data quality and business rule enforcement.

3. Capability Building and Mentorship
· Coach junior consultants, data stewards, and graduates into client-facing roles across functional and technical streams.
· Institutionalise knowledge management and internal training aligned to SAP methodologies, industry certifications, and evolving technologies.
· Lead peer reviews, brown bags, and solution design forums across the data capability team.
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4. Client Advisory & Engagement
· Run client data readiness workshops, define roadmap strategies, and act as SME in executive planning sessions.
· Provide hands-on guidance in audit response, data risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance (e.g. POPIA, ISO27001).
· Drive agile delivery rituals and business stakeholder engagement across multi-phase data programmes.

5. Delivery Management
· Define and oversee the delivery of project data milestones including mock loads, cutover rehearsals, test validations, and go-live reconciliations.
· Interface with SAP Basis, SAP Functionals teams, integration teams, business process owners, and third-party vendors.
· Govern programme metrics for data quality, productivity, and user adoption.

· Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field (B Degree minimum)
· SAP Activate Project Manager Certification
· SAP MDG Certification· DAMA-DMBOK2 Knowledge or Certification
· PMP or Agile/Scrum Master Certification
· Data Architecture or ETL-related training

· Minimum 15 years in SAP programmes, with 5+ years leading multi-workstream data migration and governance portfolios
· Proven delivery across SAP ECC and S/4HANA, including Utilities (IS-U), Real Estate (RE-FX), Retail, and Public Sector
· Hands-on experience with SAP Data Services, LSMW, LTMC, Migration Cockpit, ALE, ABAP, SQL, and cloud-hosted solutions
· Full lifecycle project experience across all major SAP modules (FI, CO, MM, SD, HCM, CRM, PM, RE-FX, IS-U)
· Strong leadership in multi-country environments (South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa)
· Demonstrated track record of building high-performance data teams and mentoring junior professionals

· Deep understanding of data lifecycle, meta-modelling, and business transformation
· Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and presentation skills
· Ability to align data projects with broader digital transformation objectives
· Expert knowledge of the DAMA data management knowledge areas
· Adaptive leadership in remote and hybrid team environments
· Strategic and Systems Thinker – Aligns data programmes with long-term organisational goals, regulatory requirements, and enterprise transformation.
· Digitally Fluent and Future-Ready – Applies advanced data technologies (e.g., SAP MDG, AI, cloud) to lead innovation in SAP landscapes.
· Ethically Grounded – Upholds data privacy, fairness, and transparency in decision-making, governance, and stakeholder engagement.
· Accountable and Results-Driven – Takes ownership of deliverables, manages risk proactively, and ensures quality across all migration and governance workstreams.
· Adaptive and Resilient – Navigates complexity, shifting priorities, and ambiguity with composure and agility in high-pressure project environments.
· Inclusive and Empowering – Fosters a diverse, high-performance culture by coaching junior team members and valuing every voice.
· Collaborative Influencer – Builds trusted relationships across technical, functional, and executive teams to drive alignment and buy-in.
· Courageous and Principled – Speaks up on non-compliance, champions ethical data practices, and leads with integrity in cross-functional teams.

Zimele Technologies is a fast-growing SAP consultancy empowering African enterprises with world-class data solutions. As the Data Management Capability Lead, you will shape the future of SAP migration and data governance excellence while developing talent pipelines and influencing large-scale transformation programmes.