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# Deployment Director

- **Company:** Lonza, Inc.
- **Location:** Portsmouth, NH, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $165,750.0 - $232,050.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Information Systems, Data Migration, SAP (Applications), SAP FI/CO, SAP Materials Management, SAP Sales and Distribution, Systems Integration, SAP PP (Production Planning), SAP S/4HANA
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/12662ae2-c1e7-48a5-ab7e-3ca61edc24f2

## About the Role

* Proven experience in leading full SAP S4/HANA (Greenfield, Brownfield, or Rollout) life cycle deployment project in a global enterprise environment.
 * Good understanding of core SAP modules (FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, QM, PM, etc.) and cross-functional integration.
 * Demonstrated success in managing large-scale, multi-country deployments with external implementation partners.
 * Deep experience in project governance, PMO methodologies, budget control, and stakeholder communication.
 * Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to influence senior stakeholders.
 * Comfortable working in fast-paced, Global matrixed, and culturally diverse organizations.
 * Bachelor?s or Master?s Degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering or related field is required.

## Description

Note on Travel & Location: This is a remote position. Candidates must be based within or near Portsmouth, NH, or Houston TX, or Walkersville, MD to facilitate travel and face-to-face engagements with all US sites.

We are seeking a high-caliber Deployment Director who will be responsible for leading the deployment of a global SAP S/4HANA template across multiple international sites. This role ensures standardized processes are implemented consistently while accommodating local business and regulatory requirements. This is a high-visibility leadership role driving strategy, execution, and stakeholder alignment., * Global Template Rollout Delivery: Lead end-to-end S/4HANA deployment across sites within scope, budget, and timeline.

 * Template Governance: Enforce global template standards and manage essential localization requirements.
 * Stakeholder Alignment: Serve as the main contact for business & program Management to report progress and manage expectations.
 * Execution & Planning: Oversee detailed rollout phases including testing, system integration, and vendor coordination.
 * Risk Control: Track project risks, apply proactive fixes, and escalate critical issues quickly.
 * Change Management: Support communication plans; drive change impact and end-user training for smooth adoption.
 * Cutover & Go-Live: Supervise data migration, manage the final cutover, and ensure business continuity during hypercare.


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