Applications Deployment Specialist

Serán BioScience; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Serán BioScience is seeking an Applications Deployment Specialist to lead enterprise application deployments across the organization in Bend, Oregon. You will manage end-to-end projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure go-live readiness while minimizing operational disruption.

Your SAP S/4HANA experience and strong PM skills will drive successful ERP initiatives. Responsibilities include planning, risk management, UAT coordination, and governance.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience managing enterprise software implementation or deployment projects.
• Two+ years of recent SAP S/4HANA deployment experience.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams on large technology initiatives.
• PM/CSM/SAP certifications or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing/pharma/life sciences environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads deployment projects from initiation through post-production support, delivering on time and within scope.
• Develops detailed project plans, schedules, resources, risks, and status reports.
• Coordinates deployment activities among stakeholders, technical teams, consultants, and vendors.
• Facilitates requirements gathering, planning, testing, training, and go-live readiness.
• Supports SAP S/4HANA implementations, including cutover planning and execution.
• Manages change control and deployment governance processes.
• Assesses risks and develops mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Coordinates UAT, integration testing, and deployment validation.
• Prepares deployment documentation and SOPs; supports post-go-live needs.

Skills

Enterprise deployment

Project management

SAP S/4HANA

ERP systems

MS Project

Azure DevOps

Jira

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

PMP

CSM

SAP certification

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

MS Project

Azure DevOps

Jira

Smartsheet

Job description

Serán is seeking n Applications Deployment Specialist who will play a critical role in planning, coordinating, and executing enterprise application deployments across the organization. This position is responsible for leading application implementation projects, ensuring successful deployments, managing cross‑functional stakeholder engagement, and supporting organizational change initiatives. The specialist leverages strong project management methodologies and technical expertise to deliver business applications efficiently while minimizing operational disruption. This individual serves as a key contributor in ERP and enterprise system implementations, including SAP S/4HANA deployments, and works closely with business leaders, vendors, and technology teams to ensure project success.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads application deployment projects from initiation through post‑production support, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Develops and maintains detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocations, risk assessments, and status reports.
• Coordinates deployment activities among business stakeholders, technical teams, external consultants, and software vendors.
• Facilitates requirements gathering, implementation planning, testing, training, and go‑live readiness activities.
• Supports and leads SAP S/4HANA implementation and deployment efforts, including cutover planning and execution.
• Manages change control processes and deployment governance activities.
• Conducts risk assessments and develops mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Coordinates User Acceptance Testing (UAT), integration testing, and deployment validation activities.
• Supports the development of deployment documentation, standard operating procedures, and implementation playbooks.
• Monitors deployment performance and resolves issues encountered during implementation and post‑go‑live support.
• Provides regular project updates and executive‑level communications regarding project status, risks, and milestones.
• Collaborates with business process owners to align application deployments with organizational objectives.
• Oversees vendor activities and ensures contractual deliverables are met.
• Assists with system configuration reviews, data migration planning, and deployment readiness assessments.
• Identifies opportunities to improve deployment methodologies, project management practices, and operational efficiencies.
• Responsibilities may increase in scope to align with company initiatives.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of enterprise application deployment methodologies and best practices.
• Demonstrated project management experience leading complex technology implementations.
• Recent hands‑on experience supporting or leading SAP S/4HANA deployment projects.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, system integration processes, and change management principles.
• Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Project.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and deployment processes.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships across departments.
• Experience facilitating meetings, workshops, testing cycles, and stakeholder communications.
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Communicates effectively and maintains productive relationships with coworkers, clients, vendors, and other external contacts.
• Accepts feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manages conflict.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of five years of experience managing enterprise software implementation or application deployment projects.
• Minimum of two years of recent experience participating in or leading SAP S/4HANA implementation and deployment activities.
• Experience coordinating cross‑functional teams and managing enterprise‑level technology initiatives.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAP certification, or equivalent credential preferred.
• Experience within a regulated manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or life sciences environment preferred

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at time
• Adheres to predictable and consistent in‑person attendance

Benefits Summary

• Serán employees accrue over four weeks of paid time off annually.
• Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days and do not require an employee match or vesting period.
• Various health plans allow employees to find the best coverage for their individual or family needs with minimal employee contributions.
• Serán covers each employee with basic life and long‑term disability, giving access to increase or add coverage.
• An Employee Assistance Program provides support for all things related to our employees’ wellbeing, along with access to pet insurance.

Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The Corporate Headquarters of Serán BioScience are located at 63047 Layton Ave, Bend, OR 97701