ERP Deployment Lead EU | ERP Deployment Lead EU (all genders)
Merck KGaA
Job Summary
As the ERP Deployment Lead, you will spearhead the transformational rollout of a global SAP S/4HANA template across European entities. Working in a co-leadership capacity with the Business Deployment Lead, you are the primary point of accountability for regional ERP delivery, ensuring all technical activities align with global governance and Life Science regulatory standards. Your daily responsibilities involve mobilizing local resources, overseeing data migration readiness, and coordinating complex technical designs for system integrations. You will lead critical testing phases and manage the high-stakes cutover planning to ensure a seamless transition to the new system, followed by dedicated hypercare support. This role is uniquely attractive for its high level of strategic impact within a global science and technology leader, offering the chance to drive large-scale digital transformation in a highly regulated, innovative environment. You will bridge the gap between global template teams, system integrators, and local business stakeholders to achieve on-time, high-quality delivery.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree in IT Management
Experience
- Over 10 years of experience in ERP delivery within complex enterprise environments
- Proven experience in ERP transformation programs, specifically with SAP S/4HANA
- Professional experience working within regulated Life Science environments (GxP, validation, audits)
- Previous experience in roles such as IT Deployment Lead, IT Program Manager, or Solution Lead
- Experience in coaching and onboarding IT resources for large-scale transformation programs
Languages
Additional
- The position is based in Germany, preferably near the headquarters in Darmstadt. Must have expertise in SAP landscape components and core S/4HANA modules.
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