Deployment Lead - Procurement Transformation / Supplier Management (Freelance, R
TypeContract
LocationGermany
Posted3 hours ago
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
Originally posted on Himalayas
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
Originally posted on Himalayas
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