SAP S/4HANA Deployment Project Manager (Manufacturing)

Location: Erlangen, Germany 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-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation and deployment program across several industrial sites in Germany. We are looking for an experienced SAP / ERP Deployment Project Manager with a strong business-oriented approach to lead deployment activities across multiple locations. The role sits between Business, IT, and technical delivery teams and focuses on project 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 Manage SAP S/4HANA deployment across several industrial sites in Germany. Lead project planning, governance, budget, risks, milestones, and delivery coordination. Ensure alignment between local business requirements and the existing Core Model / Global Template . Coordinate and manage Gap Analysis activities. 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. Drive change management, business readiness, and local adoption . Manage cross-site communication, dependencies, and deployment risks. Requirements Significant experience as an SAP Project Manager, ERP Deployment Manager, or SAP Transformation Project Manager . Strong experience with SAP / ERP rollouts, deployments, or transformation programs . Solid knowledge of SAP S/4HANA . Experience within industrial or manufacturing environments . Experience managing multi-site and international deployments . Strong project-management experience covering planning, budget, governance, risks, and stakeholder management. Experience with Core Model / Global Template, Gap Analysis, business-process alignment, and deployment readiness . Strong experience with change management and supporting business teams through transformation. Ability to coordinate effectively across Business, IT, and technical teams. Fluent English and strong understanding of German working culture.