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Paul C. Wilson

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
SAP credentials
RPA1 / LEO4 / LEO2 / LEO1 / ML1-1 / ISM1-TL / LDT1-TL / DTC1-TR / SOLMAN2

Experience

Nov 2024 > Mar 2025
Deloitte S.A.
SAP S/4 Upgrade OCM Lead and FinOps Specialist
Exit: Completed setup
Jun 2021 > Dec 2025
Deloitte UK (internal)
S/4 Innovation Leader
Exit: Departure from the UK
Oct 2024 > Dec 2024
SABIC -- Deloitte UK
SAP S/4 Major Project Setup Specialist
Exit: Completed engagement
Nov 2021 > Nov 2023
Shell -- Deloitte UK
Global SAP S/4 Delivery Lead - designed and initiated ways of working for a 1,200-person team
Exit: Completed engagement
Jun 2021 > Nov 2021
Becton Dickinson -- Deloitte UK
SAP S/4 PMO / CCB / Delivery Assurance
Exit: Completed engagement
May 2018 > Jan 2020
Engro -- EY
SAP S/4 Global Programme Manager / Head of PMO (incl. business transformation strategy)
Exit: Completed contract
Sep 2016 > Sep 2017
Stanford University -- SAP Partner (USA)
Salesforce Partner / Founder / VP Product
Exit: Visa expired
Jul 2015 > Aug 2016
ChangeNexus Inc (USA)
SAP Partner / Founder / CEO / OCM Specialist
Exit: Pivot to new business
Aug 2014 > Jun 2015
Pepsi DRC -- Atos
SAP ECC Program Manager (incl. business transformation leadership)
Exit: Completed project
Nov 2013 > Jun 2014
Royal Swaziland Sugar Corporation
SAP Program Manager / Head of PMO (incl. business transformation leadership)
Exit: Personal time-out
Feb 2013 > Oct 2013
Various audit clients -- KPMG
SAP Practice Head
Exit: Profit targets unrealistic
Apr 2012 > Jan 2013
Etihad Rail -- Deloitte
SAP ECC Program Manager (incl. business transformation leadership)
Exit: Completed project
Jan 2012 > Mar 2012
Anglo American (Anglo Operating Platform) -- TWC
SAP GRC Access Management Program Manager
Exit: New employer
Jan 2012 > Mar 2012
Kumba Iron Ore -- TWC
SAP GRC Program Manager
Exit: New employer
Jan 2012 > Mar 2012
Anglo Platinum -- TWC
SAP GRC Program Manager
Exit: New employer
Jan 2012 > Mar 2012
Debswana -- TWC
SAP GRC Program Manager (incl. business and customer transformation)
Exit: New employer
Jul 2011 > Dec 2011
SAB Miller
SAP Mobile Money Project Manager (incl. business transformation)
Exit: Completed project
Jul 2011 > Dec 2011
SAB Miller
SAP FI Program Manager (incl. business transformation leadership)
Exit: New employer
Jan 2010 > Mar 2011
Eskom -- T-Systems
SAP ECC Project Director (turnaround)
Exit: Completed project
Jul 2008 > Jan 2010
Komatsu -- T-Systems
SAP ECC Business Transformation Lead
Exit: Completed project
Jul 2007 > Mar 2008
Volvo Construction Equipment -- T-Systems
SAP ECC Program Manager (incl. business transformation leadership)
Exit: Completed project
Nov 2006 > Jun 2007
Consol Glass -- T-Systems
SAP ECC Program Manager (incl. business transformation leadership)
Exit: Completed project
Dec 2005 > Oct 2006
Marafiq Power & Water -- Al Bilad Arabia
SAP CRM Program Manager (incl. business transformation leadership)
Exit: Completed project
Dec 2005 > Oct 2006
Marafiq Power & Water -- Al Bilad Arabia
SAP SEM Program Manager (incl. business transformation leadership)
Exit: New employer
Jun 2005 > Nov 2005
Saudi Aramco -- Al Bilad Arabia
SAP Transformation Lead - Healthcare project
Exit: Promoted
Jun 2005 > Nov 2005
Saudi Aramco -- Al Bilad Arabia
SAP Transformation Lead - HR Retirement Project
Exit: Promoted
Jun 2005 > Nov 2005
Saudi Aramco -- Al Bilad Arabia
SAP Transformation Lead - Virsa compliance calibrator
Exit: Promoted
Jun 2005 > Nov 2005
Saudi Aramco -- Al Bilad Arabia
SAP Transformation Lead - OCM Standards for Aramco
Exit: Promoted
Sep 2004 > May 2005
SABIC Executive Group -- Atos Origin
SAP Transformation Lead
Exit: Completed project
Sep 2004 > May 2005
SABIC-Shaq -- Atos Origin
SAP Transformation Lead
Exit: Completed project
Sep 2004 > May 2005
Al-Bayroni -- Atos Origin
SAP Transformation Lead
Exit: Completed project
Sep 2004 > May 2005
SABIC Shared Service Organization -- Atos Origin
SAP Transformation Lead
Exit: Completed project
Sep 2004 > May 2005
Ibn Rushd -- Atos Origin
SAP Transformation Lead
Exit: Completed project
Sep 2004 > May 2005
Hadeed -- Atos Origin
SAP Transformation Lead
Exit: Completed project
Jul 2002 > Aug 2003
Spoornet -- Ernst & Young CSIPER
SAP Program Manager (incl. business transformation leadership)
Exit: Completed project
Jul 2002 > Aug 2003
Spoornet -- Ernst & Young CSIPER
SAP Program Manager (incl. business transformation leadership)
Exit: Completed project
Jul 2002 > Aug 2003
Spoornet -- Ernst & Young CSIPER
SAP Transformation Lead
Exit: New employer
Mar 2002 > Jun 2002
Minolco -- Ernst & Young CSIPER
SAP Transformation Lead
Exit: Promoted
Mar 2002 > Jun 2002
Minolco -- Ernst & Young CSIPER
SAP Project Director (turnaround)
Exit: Promoted
Mar 2002 > Jun 2002
OCE -- Ernst & Young CSIPER
SAP Transformation Lead
Exit: Promoted
Sep 2000 > Feb 2002
Toyota -- Manpower
SAP Team Lead (incl. business transformation leadership)
Exit: Completed project
Jan 1998 > Aug 2000
Various IT contractor positions
Database Administrator / Programmer
Exit: New employer

References

Full CV (PDF) >Course references (PDF) >
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.

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