SAP TM Consultant

Next Ventures; Lombardia; Remote; EUR 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Ventures is seeking an experienced Freelance SAP TM Consultant to join a major SAP S/4HANA transformation and TM implementation for a pharmaceutical client. The role is remote with occasional travel to Italy, initial 6 months with potential extensions as the programme grows.

You will design, configure and lead SAP TM workstreams, collaborating with business stakeholders and an international delivery team to ensure alignment with global logistics processes and integration with other SAP

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on SAP TM implementation experience.
• Experience delivering SAP TM within an SAP S/4HANA programme.
• Fluent English; Italian language skills desirable.
• Willingness to travel to Italy for on-site workshops.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end SAP TM implementation as part of S/4HANA transformation.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to capture transportation requirements.
• Lead design, configuration and functional workstreams within SAP TM.
• Translate requirements into SAP TM solutions and integrations.
• Support testing, UAT and defect resolution.
• Assist with deployment, go-live prep and post-go-live activities.
• Coordinate with global delivery teams and client project teams.

Skills

SAP TM

S/4HANA transformation

Stakeholder engagement

English communication

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP TM

Job description

Freelance SAP TM Consultant

Project: SAP S/4HANA Transformation - SAP Transportation Management Implementation
Contract Length: Initial 6 months
Start Date: December 2026 / January 2027
Location: Remote, with occasional travel to Italy
Engagement: Freelance / Contract

The Opportunity

We are currently supporting a leading pharmaceutical client undertaking a major SAP S/4HANA transformation programme, which includes the implementation of SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM).

Working through a global system integrator, we are looking for an experienced Freelance SAP TM Consultant to join the project team and play a key role in the design, configuration and implementation of SAP TM as part of the wider S/4HANA transformation.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large-scale, international transformation programme within the pharmaceutical sector, working alongside an experienced implementation team.

The initial contract will be for 6 months, with the overall programme expected to run for over a year. Extensions are therefore highly likely.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end implementation of SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM) as part of the wider S/4HANA transformation.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand transportation and logistics requirements.
• Lead and contribute to functional design, solution definition and configuration activities within SAP TM.
• Translate business requirements into effective SAP TM solutions.
• Support integration between SAP TM and other SAP modules and third-party systems.
• Participate in workshops, fit-gap analysis and solution design sessions.
• Support testing activities, including functional, integration and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Assist with defect resolution, troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
• Support deployment, go-live preparation and post-go-live activities.
• Collaborate with the wider system integrator and client project teams.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience as an SAP TM Consultant.
• Proven experience delivering SAP TM implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of transportation management and logistics processes.
• Experience working within an SAP S/4HANA transformation environment.
• Experience with SAP integration and cross-functional business processes.
• Ability to engage effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Fluent professional English is essential.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to Italy for on-site project workshops and meetings.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
• Exposure to GxP-regulated environments and associated compliance requirements.
• Italian language skills would be advantageous.
• Experience working on large-scale, international SAP transformation programmes.

Contract Details

• Initial 6-month freelance contract.
• Target start date: December 2026 / January 2027.
• Remote working with occasional on-site visits to Italy.
• Long-term programme extending beyond 12 months, with a strong likelihood of contract extensions.

Interested? If you are an experienced SAP TM Consultant looking for your next freelance assignment on a major international S/4HANA transformation, we would be keen to hear from you.