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