SAP S/4HANA Deployment Project Manager (Manufacturing)

About Us

Gramian Consultancy is a boutique consultancy specializing in IT professional services and engineering talent solutions. With a strong background in engineering and leadership, we help companies build high-performing teams by matching them with professionals who truly fit their needs.

About the Role

Our client is a big manufacturing company running a large-scaleSAP S/4HANA transformation and deployment programacross several industrial sites in Germany.

We are looking for an experiencedSAP / ERP Deployment Project Managerwith a strong business-oriented approach to lead deployment activities across multiple locations. The role sits between Business, IT, and technical delivery teams and focuses onproject governance, Core Model alignment, gap analysis, business process harmonization, change management, and deployment readiness.

CONTRACT: Long-term project engagement, approximately 1–2 years

COMMITMENT:Potentially part-time during scoping, moving to full-time during deployment

LOCATIONS:Hybrid – 3 days/week on-site in Erlangen, Germany, with occasional travel to other German sites

START: December 2026 / January 2027

PROCESS: Initial qualification followed by client interviews

NOTES:Fluent English required. German is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• ManageSAP S/4HANA deploymentacross several industrial sites in Germany.
• Lead project planning, governance, budget, risks, milestones, and delivery coordination.
• Ensure alignment between local business requirements and the existingCore Model / Global Template.
• Coordinate and manageGap Analysisactivities.
• Support business-process definition, alignment, and harmonization.
• Identify and coordinate key Business, IT, and technical stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Technical Lead and SAP delivery teams.
• Prepare and secure the different phases of the deployment.
• Drivechange management, business readiness, and local adoption.
• Manage cross-site communication, dependencies, and deployment risks.

Requirements

• Significant experience as anSAP Project Manager, ERP Deployment Manager, or SAP Transformation Project Manager.
• Strong experience withSAP / ERP rollouts, deployments, or transformation programs.
• Solid knowledge ofSAP S/4HANA.
• Experience withinindustrial or manufacturing environments.
• Experience managingmulti-site and international deployments.
• Strong project-management experience covering planning, budget, governance, risks, and stakeholder management.
• Experience withCore Model / Global Template, Gap Analysis, business-process alignment, and deployment readiness.
• Strong experience withchange managementand supporting business teams through transformation.
• Ability to coordinate effectively across Business, IT, and technical teams.
• Fluent English and strong understanding of German working culture.