SAP SD Unit Lead (m/f/d)
Permanent | Full-time | Remote across Germany
Lead the Future of SAP SD Strategically, Technically, and at Scale
This role is built for a senior SAP SD professional who wants more than project delivery.
As SAP SD Unit Lead, you will take end-to-end ownership of a growing SAP SD practice, shaping strategy, growing a high-performing team, and acting as a trusted sparring partner for customers navigating complex S/4HANA transformations.
You’ll combine deep SAP SD expertise with people leadership, commercial responsibility, and technical vision, all within an environment that genuinely values flexibility, transparency, and long-term growth.
This is a role for someone who wants impact, autonomy, and visibility, without sacrificing work-life balance.
Your Role & Impact
Practice & Unit Leadership
* Take full responsibility for the SAP SD unit, including delivery quality, team growth, and strategic direction
* Lead, mentor, and develop senior consultants and architects, building a scalable, future-ready team
* Define standards, best practices, and delivery frameworks for SAP SD and S/4HANA projects
* Act as a role model and escalation point for complex functional and process-related challenges
SAP SD & S/4HANA Expertise
* Drive end-to-end SAP SD solutions across S/4HANA implementations, rollouts, and transformations
* Design and optimise Order-to-Cash (OtC) processes in complex system landscapes
* Advise customers on SAP standard, clean core principles, and future-proof architectures
* Collaborate closely with MM, FI/CO, and logistics streams to ensure integrated solutions
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
* Act as a trusted advisor at decision-maker level, translating business needs into SAP solutions
* Lead customer workshops, solution design sessions, and executive discussions
* Support key accounts and ensure long-term customer satisfaction and partnership
Growth & Business Contribution
* Support pre-sales activities, solution positioning, and proposal creation
* Contribute to the strategic development of the SAP SD portfolio
* Identify trends, innovations, and opportunities around S/4HANA and intelligent enterprise scenarios
What We’re Looking For
* Extensive experience in SAP SD, including multiple full-cycle implementations
* Strong background in S/4HANA SD and Order-to-Cash processes
* Proven leadership experience as a team lead, stream lead, or unit lead
* Strong understanding of integrated SAP landscapes (MM, FI/CO, logistics)
* Confident communication style with stakeholders at all levels
* Fluent German and English (spoken and written)
* A mindset focused on quality, scalability, and sustainable delivery
Training, Development & Career Growth
From day one, you’ll be supported through:
* Structured onboarding, including Welcome Days and a personal Buddy
* Continuous development via an internal learning campus
* Targeted investment in S/4HANA innovation, SD optimisation, and procurement integration
* Clear long-term career perspective with real influence on strategic decisions
Transparent & Performance-Driven Bonus Model
You benefit from one of the clearest and fairest variable models on the market:
* 80% of variable compensation linked to billable days (annual target: just 170 days)
* Overachievement rewarded up to 200% of variable
* 20% linked to company EBIT shared success, real participation
Remote Work & Flexibility
* Remote-first role across Germany
* Access to multiple office locations nationwide for optional collaboration
* If you live within ~80 km of an office: occasional presence, no fixed schedule
* If you live further away: fully remote, with only planned travel for key workshops
Benefits & Culture
* Flexible working hours, remote work & part-time options
* Workation flexibility
* Fitness and bike partnerships
* Full salary continuation in emergency situations
* A people-first culture built on trust, transparency, and long-term thinking
Why This Role?
Because it offers:
* Real leadership, not just a title
* Strategic influence without corporate politics
* High-impact work with realistic utilisation targets
* A culture where performance is rewarded fairly and transparently
* Freedom to work remotely while staying connected to strong teams