SAP S/4 HANA Project Manager

We are currently supporting a leading European pharmaceutical manufacturer on a large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation, and we’re looking for an experienced SAP Project Manager with strong Quality Management expertise to join on a freelance/interim or permanent basis.

This is a high-impact opportunity to take ownership of the quality side of a major pharma S/4HANA programme, leading how SAP QM is designed, validated and delivered in a GxP-regulated environment. You’ll work directly with the S/4HANA transformation programme manager.

Role Overview

You will lead the SAP QM workstream across the S/4HANA transformation, from design and build through to go-live and hypercare. Pharma and GxP experience is the crucial requirement: you’ll make sure quality processes meet regulatory standards, working closely with QA and validation teams on computer system validation, test evidence and release.

You will coordinate QM with connected areas such as production, batch management and MES/LIMS, steer implementation partners and functional consultants, and manage senior stakeholders across the business and IT. A strong emphasis is placed on getting validated quality processes live on time and stable in operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the SAP QM workstream on the S/4HANA transformation, from design through to go-live and hypercare
• Ensure quality processes meet GxP requirements, working with QA and validation teams on CSV, test evidence and release
• Coordinate QM integration with PP-PI, MM, batch management and MES/LIMS
• Manage plans, risks, dependencies and SteerCo reporting for the quality stream
• Steer system integrators, implementation partners and functional consultants against scope, quality and timelines
• Engage senior business, QA and IT stakeholders across the programme
• Support cutover, go-live and the handover into operations

Required Experience

• Proven experience as an SAP Project Manager or QM Workstream Lead on S/4HANA or ECC programmes
• Strong SAP QM knowledge within a pharmaceutical or life sciences environment (essential)
• Solid GxP background, including GMP, computer system validation (CSV / GAMP 5) and validation documentation
• Experience leading teams and managing SI and implementation partners
• Strong stakeholder management with senior business and QA leaders
• Fluent English and willingness to travel for regular on-site presence

Nice to Have

• Experience with batch release, stability management, CAPA or MES/LIMS integration
• Multi-site or multi-country rollout experience

• Proven experience as an SAP Project Manager or QM Workstream Lead on S/4HANA or ECC programmes
• Strong SAP QM knowledge within a pharmaceutical or life sciences environment (essential)
• Solid GxP background, including GMP, computer system validation (CSV / GAMP 5) and validation documentation
• Experience leading teams and managing SI and implementation partners
• Strong stakeholder management with senior business and QA leaders
• Fluent English and willingness to travel for regular on-site presence

Nice to Have

• Experience with batch release, stability management, CAPA or MES/LIMS integration
• Multi-site or multi-country rollout experience