Global Deployment Program Lead

About the Position

We're seeking a Global Deployment Program Lead to manage a large-scale deployment program for a leading pharmaceutical organization, working remotely with occasional international travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a global multi-site deployment programme across a pharmaceutical manufacturing network.
• Manage the integrated deployment roadmap and deployment wave strategy.
• Provide leadership, governance, and direction to Site Deployment Leads and project teams.
• Drive programme planning, scheduling, resource management, and reporting activities.
• Coordinate site readiness reviews and ensure deployment plans cover testing, validation, training, cutover, go-live, and hypercare activities.
• Manage programme-level risks, issues, dependencies, and change control processes.
• Prepare and present executive-level updates on progress, milestones, and deployment readiness.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, IT, and Operations stakeholders to support successful delivery.
• Oversee go-live activities and provide programme-level support throughout deployment and stabilization phases.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote standardization across sites and deployment activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, Information Systems, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years' experience in project or programme management.
• Proven track record leading complex global programmes across multiple sites or business functions.
• Strong experience in PMO governance, integrated planning, executive reporting, and stakeholder management.
• Extensive experience managing risks, issues, dependencies, and resource requirements within large-scale programmes.
• Experience working within matrix organizations and leading geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong understanding of deployment and implementation lifecycles, including validation, testing, training, cutover, go-live, and hypercare.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while driving delivery across cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Nice to Have

• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, or equivalent programme management certification.
• Experience deploying MES, SAP/ERP, LIMS, or other manufacturing technology platforms.
• Experience supporting global digital transformation, Industry 4.0, or manufacturing excellence initiatives.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading global pharmaceutical organization.
• Initial 12-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension.
• Remote work with occasional international travel.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

About the Company

Cpl is a leading recruitment and managed services company, providing expert solutions across various sectors. We are committed to delivering high-quality services and supporting our clients' growth and success.