Global SAP S/4HANA Deployment Director — Remote Lead

Lonza; Portsmouth (VA); Remote; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401(k) plan with matching

Company-paid life insurance and short/

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lonza is seeking a SAP-S/4 HANA Deployment Director to lead a global template rollout across international sites. The role combines strategy, execution, and governance to standardize processes while accommodating local requirements.

This is a remote, full-time leadership position with travel to US sites as needed. The candidate will manage end-to-end deployment, ensure cross-functional integration, and report progress to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience leading SAP S/4HANA deployments (Greenfield, Brownfield, or Rollout) in a global enterprise.
• Strong understanding of core SAP modules FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, QM, PM.
• Proven success managing large-scale, multi-country deployments with external partners.
• Deep experience in project governance, PMO methodologies, budget control, and stakeholder communication.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, global matrixed, culturally diverse organizations.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, IS, Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• 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 raise 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.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA deployment

Global rollout

PMO governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Budget control

Leadership

Change management

Communication

Multi-country deployments

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business/IS/Engineering

Job description

Lonza is seeking a SAP-S/4 HANA Deployment Director to lead a global template rollout across international sites. The role combines strategy, execution, and governance to standardize processes while accommodating local requirements.

This is a remote, full-time leadership position with travel to US sites as needed. The candidate will manage end-to-end deployment, ensure cross-functional integration, and report progress to senior stakeholders.