Highly experienced SAP, AI and Business Transformation Project Manager
South African - Highly mobile to all locations -
Snapshot
30+
Years transformation leadership
20+
Years SAP
10+
Years S/4HANA
15+
End-to-end SAP implementations
Industries
Mining, Oil & Gas, Automotive, Process & Discrete Manufacturing, Rail, Capital Projects, Healthcare, Agriculture, GRC
Leadership focus
SAP Transformation, SAP Project Delivery, SAP BTP Innovation
Availability
As needed, where needed
SAP Functional
MM / PP
SAP P/S Number
P2009154625
Executive summary
Paul Wilson is a highly accomplished SAP S/4HANA Business Transformation and Major Program Delivery Leader with over 25 years of international experience. His SAP career began as an R/3 MM/PP consultant at Toyota, building a strong technical foundation in core supply chain and manufacturing processes. He has since successfully led 15+ end-to-end SAP implementations, upgrades, and complex multi-billion-dollar global transformation programs.
Paul specialises in establishing robust PMOs, governance frameworks, Scaled Agile / DevOps delivery models, and playing key delivery roles in large global teams of up to 1,200 professionals. His expertise spans strategic program planning, C-level stakeholder alignment, organizational change management, clean-core strategies, and the integration of innovative technologies such as SAP BTP to drive measurable business value and sustainable adoption.
A recognized thought leader, author of books on enterprise innovation and organizational change management, and a frequent keynote speaker, Paul holds an MBA, PMP certification, and a comprehensive suite of SAP credentials. He is known for his strategic mindset, collaborative leadership style, and proven ability to translate complex challenges into high-impact business outcomes across manufacturing, utilities, energy, chemicals, healthcare, mining, rail, retail, FMCG, automotive, agriculture, and technology sectors worldwide.
Qualifications & certifications
Academic
MBA (UK) / PMP
AI
Stanford University - Machine Learning; Stanford University Design School - Design Thinking
“It was a great experience to work with Paul over a year and a half on ERP and change-management projects. Paul is an outstanding professional with excellent skills in project and program management, change management, and business development. His inspiration, people orientation, reliability, and soft skills make him an asset for every organization.”
Michael Kraus
Global Managing Partner at SAP
Managed Paul directly
“Paul is an excellent project manager with superior change-management expertise and a thought leader in this field.”
Johan du Plessis
Group Digital and Information Officer
Was Paul's client
“Paul consulted as change manager on the Volkswagen project. I can recommend him for his passion, his work ethic, and his ability to relate to people at all levels of the organization. He consistently comes up with innovative ideas and manages to motivate and inspire the team he works with.”
Monika Pletschke
Senior Business Architect at IFS
Managed Paul directly
“Paul is a true professional and an expert in change management. Our organization and I gained tremendously from Paul's knowledge and leadership skills. I was fortunate enough to work with Paul as the SAP Project Manager for a full year, and through him I have grown as both a leader and a manager.”
Joe Ferreira
General Manager, Parts Division - Komatsu South Africa
Paul was Joe's client
“Paul is not only a true expert within SAP, but also a true leader with a proven record. Paul has engaged on two of my projects, and I can honestly say he has made a huge impact. With fantastic client reports throughout, I highly recommend Paul for any global operation seeking expert support.”
Harrison Pickett
Middle East SAP / Oracle Recruitment Partner
Worked with Paul on the same team
“Paul is passionate, innovative, and action-oriented in getting results. He is an extremely knowledgeable SAP, change, and project manager. His integrity and work ethic are well known. He is an inspiration in the OCM field.”
Frederick Reynecke
Change Management Manager at Tata Consulting Services
Reported directly to Paul
“Learned a great deal during this course - a deeply rooted understanding of the events unfolding in Silicon Valley. The lectures were incredibly well delivered; a big thank you to my course coach, Mr. Paul Wilson. I encourage people around the world to learn from Paul's Silicon Valley lessons.”
Onyeabor
Innovation course participant
“I have learned so much from Paul Wilson's Silicon Valley experience. There are so many insights in this course that make real sense. One of the key learnings for me is that I will need to adapt my approach to organizational innovation.”
Billy
Innovation course participant
“A very interesting course on organizational innovation that gave me a whole new perspective on how to ensure change is successful.”
Cintia
Innovation course participant
“Content was clear, and the examples provided practical implementation ideas. Really beneficial.”
Eileen
Innovation course participant
“Thank you, Paul. I appreciate your insights and methodology. A great course.”
Giorgina
Innovation course participant
“Brilliant content and a clear, crisp approach.”
Brian
Innovation course participant
“A great course that gives you insight into how innovation can become one of your most powerful allies.”
Lars
Innovation course participant
“I learned specific keys to innovation that I will carry forward in my practice.”
Marvellous Orise
Innovation course participant
“He thinks outside the box - that's what I like.”
Sami
Innovation course participant
Reference note
Direct references from Partner level available on request. Deloitte UK reference: email ukhrreferences@deloitte.co.uk citing Paul Wilson, Employee ID 157290. Paul no longer maintains a LinkedIn profile.