Job Description
For a large-scale global S/4HANA transformation program, we are looking for an experienced Deployment Lead to support the international rollout of a global solution within Procurement / Supplier Management.
In addition to leading deployment activities, the role includes supporting one of the Program Leads with PMO, including governance, management reporting and Steering Committee preparation.
Frame Conditions
- Start: October 12, 2026
- Location: Remote
- Onsite: Very occasional travel to Basel, Switzerland, approximately once per quarter
- Language: English – fluent
- Contract: Freelance
- Candidate location: Only candidates based in the EU or Switzerland can be considered for this assignment.
Tasks
- Lead and coordinate deployment activities across countries and business units.
- Plan and manage rollout activities, milestones, dependencies and deployment readiness.
- Coordinate with global program teams, local deployment organizations, Business, IT and Product teams.
- Drive business and organizational readiness for upcoming rollout waves.
- Track and manage risks, issues, dependencies and required decisions.
- Ensure alignment between global teams and local stakeholders throughout the deployment.
- Support go-live preparation, deployment execution and post-go-live stabilization.
- Maintain clear status reporting and transparency on progress and critical topics.
- Support the Program Lead with PMO and program governance activities.
- Prepare management updates, decision papers and Steering Committee presentations.
- Consolidate information across workstreams and translate complex project topics into concise management communication.
- Support governance meetings and follow up on decisions, actions and open topics.
Requirements
- Experience as a Deployment Lead, Rollout Lead, Project Manager and PMO within large international transformation programs.
- Experience with global or multi-country deployments involving different business units and stakeholder groups.
- Good understanding of deployment planning, readiness management, go-live preparation and stabilization.
- Experience within Procurement, Demand-to-Pay, Source-to-Pay or related business processes is highly beneficial.
- Experience within Supplier Onbaording
- Experience with the rollout of business applications or additional solutions within a broader ERP transformation is an advantage.
- Strong PMO and program coordination skills.
- Experience preparing management reporting and Steering Committee presentations.
- Strong stakeholder management skills across Business, IT, global program teams and local organizations.
- Structured, proactive and comfortable working independently in a complex international program environment.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- Fluent English is required
