Freelance SAP S/4 HANA Global Manufacturing Consultant (m/f/d)
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Remote and occasionally in the greater metropolitan area of Cologne |
Freelance
Job title: Freelance SAP S/4 HANA Global Manufacturing Consultant (m/f/d)
Start of project: 01.01.2026
Duration of the project : 12 months with possibility for extension into Q1 of 2027
Project volume: 1920 hours | 100%
Location: Remote and occasionally in the greater metropolitan area of Cologne
Our client is embarking on a company-wide SAP S/4HANA migration as part of a larger transformation effort. To support the success of this initiative, we are looking for freelance expertise, particularly for global Manufacturing. Key responsibilities will include preparing and executing UAT, mapping business processes, developing training and documentation, and coordinating the resolution of issues.
Tasks:
- Maintain ongoing communication between IT, Business Process Owners (BPOs), Business Process Experts (BPEs), and operational teams.
- Serve as the main point of contact with BPEs to ensure alignment on requirements, expectations, and deliverables.
- Support process mapping activities within Global Manufacturing
- Gather, review, and validate user requirements to ensure they are accurate and complete.
- Prepare detailed UAT test cases based on real business scenarios.
- Assist BPEs in executing UAT, documenting results, and tracking overall progress.
- Create clear, practical training materials for end-users and testers.
- Deliver training sessions, virtually or on-site, to ensure readiness for UAT and go-live.
- Document processes, workflows, and system changes to facilitate knowledge transfer and support future audits.
- Log and track technical and functional issues identified during UAT.
- Coordinate with BPOs and IT teams to resolve issues efficiently and ensure proper documentation of lessons learned.
Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience in IT projects, ideally in SAP S/4HANA migration initiatives within the life sciences industry, preferably in pharmaceuticals.
- Familiarity with Computer System Validation (CSV) and pharmaceutical documentation standards is a plus.
- Strong understanding of SAP processes and related workflows.
- Relevant expertise in specific areas, including:
- Hands-on experience in SAP modules PP and PM, with interfaces to satellite systems such as EWM, Serialization, and MES.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, including batch management, process orders, MBR, and serialization; GMP-compliant experience is preferred.
- Experience in operational planning or logistics is an advantage.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel as required.
- Fluent English skills are required; knowledge of German, Italian, or Spanish is a plus.
Reference number: 16822
Industry: Pharma
Project start: 01.01.2026
Duration: 31.12.2026
Employment type: Freelance
Contact
Gina Becker