Smart Plant & MES Transformation Manager

Capgemini Invent; Genf; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Invent is seeking a Manager in Intelligent Industry to lead MES projects for pharma and industrial clients, guiding recipe authors, designing target architectures, and ensuring GMP-aligned delivery. You will shape MES roadmaps and drive implementation strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

You should have a strong consulting background, be adept at translating complex requirements into actionable plans, and speak English and German fluently.

Qualifications

• Educational degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in management consulting, digital manufacturing, or industrial technology environments.
• Experience in MES implementations (e.g., Körber PAS|X, Rockwell PharmaSuite, Siemens Opcenter) including MBR/EBR work and go-live activities.
• Solid understanding of MES within DCS/SCADA, ERP (SAP), LIMS and IT/OT convergence.
• Experience leading teams or workstreams and coaching-style leadership.
• Knowledge of GxP regulatory frameworks (FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, GAMP 5, CSV).
• Strong consulting acumen, client-facing, and proposal writing skills.
• Fluent English and German at a professional level.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and manage a team of MES Recipe Authors across projects.
• Review and approve MBRs, EBRs, and workflow configurations before submission.
• Advise on end-to-end manufacturing architecture and integration across MES/DCS/ERP systems.
• Support MES roadmaps, platform selection, and implementation strategies.
• Define and improve authoring standards and reusable assets.
• Engage senior stakeholders and lead workshops and steering committees.
• Contribute to proposals and go-to-market activities.

Skills

Project leadership

Quality review

Manufacturing systems

MES implementation

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Consulting acumen

Client relationship

Proposal writing

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Körber PAS|X

Rockwell PharmaSuite

Siemens Opcenter

SAP ERP

Job description

Capgemini Invent is seeking a Manager in Intelligent Industry to lead MES projects for pharma and industrial clients, guiding recipe authors, designing target architectures, and ensuring GMP-aligned delivery. You will shape MES roadmaps and drive implementation strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

You should have a strong consulting background, be adept at translating complex requirements into actionable plans, and speak English and German fluently.