Start date: ASAP
Planned end: End of Nov 2026 (post hypercare)
Extension: Very likely (Phase 2, S/4 functional upgrade, BW→BDC migration, future waves such as EWCM & ISM)
Seniority: M1 Senior
1. Context
Our client, a major player in the pharmaceutical sector, is migrating its global ECC system to S/4HANA, used across all business, manufacturing, financial, and commercial areas.
The programme is now entering Acceptance & Validation (OQ, PQ, business testing).
Key milestones:
• Technical go-live: June 2026
• Business go-live & cutover: Oct 2026
• Hypercare: until Nov 2026
The Manufacturing scope includes major integrations with MES, scheduling and planning systems.
This role replaces a departing consultant.
2. Organisation
Part of Integrated Manufacturing, covering:
• Belgium site
• Switzerland site
• Japan manufacturing site
SAP scope: PP, PM, IM/WM, WMS, integrated with MES & planning.
The Delivery Lead coordinates Business Solution Experts (BSEs), IT Solution Experts (ISEs), system integrator, and site key-users.
3. Responsibilities
• End-to-end leadership of the Manufacturing stream.
• Coordinate OQ/PQ/UAT, cutover, data migration, documentation & training.
• Ensure cross-domain integration (Supply Chain, QA, Finance, Procurement).
• Manage scope, risks, dependencies, and programme reporting.
4. Must Haves
• Strong SAP background, ideally ECC → S/4 migrations.
• Proven delivery/programme management on large SAP initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of PP/PM/WM/IM and MES integration.
• Ability to lead mixed Business–IT–Integrator teams.
• Fluent English.
Soft skills: leadership, organisation, stakeholder management & challenge capability, quick learner.
5. Nice-to-Haves
• Pharma / GxP experience.
• Experience within complex SAP ecosystems in regulated environments.
• Hypercare & complex go-live experience.
• Familiarity with BW→BDC migration, EWCM, ISM.
6. Ideal Profile
Senior, autonomous, structured, SAP savvy, strong in orchestration and cross-site collaboration (BE, CH).
French-speaking preferred for end-user interactions.
Pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset.
7. On Site / Remote
Programme rule : 4 days/week on site
• Mon–Tue: Brussels area
• Wed–Thu: Walloon Brabant area
1 of these 4 days may be taken remotely → minimum 3 days on site, and minimum 2 days/week in Walloon Brabant (mandatory).