Senior MES Project Manager

Our Client; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Our Client in Barcelona, Spain, seeks a Senior MES Project Manager to lead complex manufacturing execution projects in the pharma sector. You will drive MES implementations, interfaces and upgrades across production environments, coordinating IT, Operations, Quality and Regulatory teams.

You will ensure GMP, FDA and EMA compliance, manage budgets and risks, mentor junior PMs, and report to senior stakeholders. The role starts ASAP on a 12+ month contract and requires EU-based eligibility.

Formación

• 5+ years' Project Management experience, including MES projects.
• 3+ years leading MES projects in pharma/ Life Sciences.
• Strong SAP MES experience across implementation, interfacing, configuration and optimisation.
• Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to manage multi-site, cross-functional teams, budgets and risks.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end MES implementation and upgrade projects.
• Manage project plans, budgets, resources, risks and dependencies.
• Coordinate IT, Operations, Quality and Regulatory teams.
• Analyse manufacturing processes to identify optimisation opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA and EMA requirements.
• Mentor junior project managers and report to senior stakeholders.

Conocimientos

SAP MES

Project Management

GMP compliance

Pharma/Life Sciences

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Multi-site projects

Educación

PMP/PRINCE2 certification

Herramientas

SAP

SAP S/4HANA

Descripción del empleo

Senior MES Project Manager - Pharma

ASAP Start | 12+ Month Contract - Must be EU based

We're supporting a leading pharmaceutical organisation looking for an experienced Senior MES Project Manager to lead complex manufacturing execution, integration and optimisation projects across its production environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SAP MES Project Manager to work across IT, Manufacturing, Quality and Regulatory teams, delivering transformation initiatives that improve manufacturing efficiency while ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end MES implementation, interface and upgrade projects.
• Manage project planning, budgets, resources, risks and dependencies.
• Lead cross-functional teams across IT, Operations, Quality and Regulatory.
• Analyse manufacturing processes and system performance to identify optimisation opportunities.
• Ensure projects comply with GMP, FDA and EMA requirements.
• Lead risk assessment, mitigation and change management activities.
• Manage senior stakeholder communications, reporting and project governance.
• Support business adoption and mentor junior project managers.

Required Experience

• 5+ years' Project Management experience, including at least 3 years managing MES projects.
• Strong SAP MES experience across implementation, interfacing, configuration/customisation and optimisation.
• Proven pharmaceutical or Life Sciences experience.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and GMP/regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing complex, multi-site projects and cross-functional teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with budget management and resource planning.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent certification is advantageous.

Desirable

• SAP S/4HANA implementation experience
• Lean Six Sigma or equivalent process improvement experience.
• Change management and organisational transformation experience.
• Experience managing multiple pharmaceutical manufacturing sites or global project portfolios.

Contract Details

Start: ASAP - within 4 weeks
Duration: 12 months minimum
Sector: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences