Deployment Lead Procurement Transformation Supplier Management (Freelance, Remote)

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.

• 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.

• 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