ERP Deployment Lead EU (all genders)

JobsCloseBy Editorial Insights

Merck Group seeks an ERP Deployment Lead EU to drive the global SAP S/4HANA template rollout across EU entities, co leading with the Business Deployment Lead and ensuring ERP activities meet Life Science regulatory standards. You will own regional delivery, coordinate with global template teams, system integrators and local stakeholders, ensure data migration readiness, validate SAP standards, and guide integrations and extensions, testing, cutover and hypercare post go live. Requirements include 10+ years in ERP delivery in complex enterprises, a Master in IT Management, proven SAP S/4HANA transformation experience, strong data migration skills, and Life Science GxP exposure. Onsite in Darmstadt, full-time. Tips: tailor your CV to SAP S/4HANA, quantify impact, highlight cross functional leadership and your ability to onboard new IT resources in regulated environments.

Work Your Magic with us!  

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

Your Role: As the ERP Deployment Lead, you will play a pivotal role in the transformational deployment of the global SAP S/4HANA template across EU entities. You will co-lead projects alongside the Business Deployment Lead, ensuring all ERP-related activities are executed flawlessly and in compliance with Life Science regulatory standards. Your expertise will make you the single point of accountability for regional ERP delivery, fostering collaboration between global template teams, system integrators, and local business stakeholders. You will mobilize and onboard local ERP resources, establishing a robust delivery structure aligned with global governance. Your responsibilities will include ensuring readiness for data migration, validating adherence to SAP standards, and coordinating technical designs for integrations and extensions. You will lead ERP testing activities and manage the cutover planning and execution to guarantee a seamless go-live experience. Your role will also involve providing hypercare support post-deployment, ensuring system performance stabilization. Ultimately, your contributions will be vital in achieving on-time and quality delivery of all ERP activities necessary for a successful go-live.

Who You Are:

• You have over 10 years of experience in ERP delivery within complex enterprise environments.
• You hold a Master degree in IT Management
• You possess proven experience in ERP transformation programs, particularly with SAP S/4HANA.
• You have a strong understanding of SAP landscape components, including core S/4HANA modules and data migration concepts.
• You are experienced in working within regulated Life Science environments, familiar with GxP, validation, and audits.
• You have previously held roles such as IT Deployment Lead, IT Program Manager, or Solution Lead.
• You are knowledgeable about SAP Activate and agile/hybrid delivery models.
• You excel in connecting with both IT and business leadership, demonstrating strong transversal leadership skills.
• You have a coaching mindset, capable of onboarding IT resources unfamiliar with large transformation programs.

This position shall be filled in Germany, preferably near our headquarter in Darmstadt.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!