SAP TM Team Lead

SAP TM Team Lead – Freelance Contract

Global Life Sciences Transformation Programme

Location

Hamburg, Germany (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)

Contract Type

Freelance / Contract

Contract Duration

Initial 12-month contract with likely extensions

Project Overview

We are seeking an experienced SAP Transportation Management (TM) Team Lead to join a major global transformation programme for a leading life sciences customer within the pharma/medtech sector.

This is a long-term greenfield SAP TM implementation programme replacing existing Excel-based and legacy transportation processes, with a global template rollout planned across multiple regions over an estimated 5-year deployment roadmap.

The role offers the opportunity to lead a strategic SAP TM workstream within a high-profile international transformation initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the SAP TM workstream across a global transformation programme
• Drive greenfield SAP TM implementation activities end-to-end
• Coordinate offshore and onsite delivery teams
• Manage key business and technical stakeholders across international teams
• Support global template design, governance, and rollout activities
• Oversee Advanced SAP TM functionality including carrier integrations and N4L integration scenarios
• Contribute to project planning, delivery management, and programme coordination
• Ensure successful delivery within a complex regulated environment

Required Experience

• Strong SAP Transportation Management (TM) experience including Advanced TM
• Proven SAP implementation leadership experience on large-scale global programmes
• Strong experience coordinating offshore and onsite teams
• Solid project management and stakeholder communication skills
• Experience with carrier integrations and N4L integrations
• Strong end-to-end SAP delivery background
• English speaking is essential

Preferred Experience

• Experience working within GxP-regulated environments (pharma, life sciences, medtech)
• German language skills are a strong advantage
• Previous experience supporting global template rollout programmes
• Senior consulting or programme leadership background

Additional Information

• Initial 12-month freelance contract with expected long-term extensions
• Programme roadmap expected to run for approximately 5 years globally
• Travel required onsite to Hamburg 3 days per week
• Travel expenses will be covered
• The client is looking for a senior, hands-on leader capable of managing both technical delivery and stakeholder engagement in a complex international environment