Deployment Lead - Procurement Transformation / Supplier Management (Freelance, R

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