Director, Deployment – SAP S/4HANA

Fresenius Kabi USA

. Lead enterprise-wide deployment of Fresenius Kabi’s ELEVATE Global Template and SAP S/4HANA implementation in the US .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading SAP S/4HANA implementations and ERP deployment management within complex enterprise environments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and effective change management. Proven ability to drive organizational readiness, oversee data migration, and establish governance frameworks for successful project execution.

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SAP S/4HANA ImplementationERP Deployment ManagementData MigrationRegulatory ComplianceCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

ERP DeliveryDeployment ManagementData MigrationTestingIntegrationsCutover PlanningBusiness ReadinessUATAgile Delivery ModelsSAP Landscape Components

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationMentoringRisk MitigationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SAP ActivateGovernance FrameworksPerformance MonitoringQuality ControlsHypercare

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPRINCE2SAP Certification

Industry Keywords

PharmaLife ScienceGxPValidationAudit Expectations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead enterprise-wide deployment of Fresenius Kabi’s ELEVATE Global Template and SAP S/4HANA implementation in the US
Provide global leadership and governance for standardized business processes, systems and operating models
Develop deployment strategy and oversee planning, localization, testing, cutover, go-live, hypercare and transition to sustained operations
Act as the primary bridge between global program leadership and country execution teams
Establish deployment governance frameworks, readiness assessments, escalation pathways, quality controls and performance monitoring
Drive organizational readiness, training, communication, risk mitigation and contingency planning
Lead cross-functional collaboration across process owners, IT, validation, data migration, testing, integration and change management teams
Oversee data migration, integrations, security and authorization models, testing cycles, UAT and go-live readiness reviews
Lead enterprise cutover planning, command-center operations, issue resolution and go/no-go recommendations
Provide executive leadership during hypercare and stabilization, including business continuity, knowledge transfer and transition to support organizations
Manage deployment risks, issues, dependencies and scope impacts, reporting to program leadership and executive stakeholders
Improve deployment methodologies, governance processes, tools, templates and best practices
Champion program communications, engagement and culture-building activities
Mentor country and local deployment resources
Ensure audit, validation, compliance and regulatory requirements are met with appropriate documentation and controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, business informatics, IT management, industrial engineering or comparable field required; master’s degree preferred
12+ years of experience in ERP delivery, deployment management or transformation leadership within complex enterprise environments
Proven experience with SAP S/4HANA or large SAP ERP rollouts, ideally in multi-country, multi-site or multi-business environments
Strong understanding of SAP landscape components, core S/4HANA processes/modules, data migration, testing, integrations, extensions, authorizations and cutover concepts
Experience in Pharma/Life Science or another regulated/validated industry
Familiarity with GxP, validation, quality gates and audit expectations strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead business readiness, UAT, cutover, go-live, hypercare and transition to business-as-usual operations
Experience with SAP Activate and agile/hybrid delivery models preferred
PMP, PRINCE2, SAP certification or equivalent program/deployment certification advantageous
Excellent written and verbal English
Willingness to travel according to rollout needs, including critical cutover and go-live phases
International travel of 35%, at times lasting 1–2 months in a specific country
Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan with a target of 16% of base salary
Medium-term incentive plan
401(k) plan with company contributions
Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
Employee assistance program
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Wellness program