Senior SAP MES PM Lead - Pharma S/4HANA, Global

Fusion Consulting; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth budget

Global mobility

Visa support

Competitive salary

Job summary

Fusion Consulting, a global Life Sciences consulting partner, seeks a Senior Project Manager with deep SAP MES expertise to lead complex MES implementations and optimization across pharma production facilities in a dynamic, client-first environment.

You will drive end-to-end SAP MES programs, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure regulatory compliance (GMP, FDA, EMA) while delivering data-driven improvements and mentoring junior managers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years specifically managing SAP MES implementations in pharmaceutical or life sciences environments.
• Proven expertise in SAP MES interfacing, configuration, customization, and system optimization.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, GMP standards, and regulatory compliance requirements (FDA, EMA).
• Project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent agile certification.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-site projects with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Experience with budget management and resource planning.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent process improvement methodology training (preferred).
• Change management expertise and experience leading organizational transformation initiatives (preferred).
• Experience managing multiple pharma manufacturing sites or global project portfolios (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP MES implementation, interface and upgrade projects from initiation through closure, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery with comprehensive project planning and resource optimization.
• Manage cross-functional teams including IT, operations, quality, and regulatory stakeholders to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
• Analyze current manufacturing processes and system performance to identify optimization opportunities and implement data-driven solutions.
• Ensure all projects maintain compliance with pharmaceutical regulations including GMP, FDA, and EMA requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies while facilitating change management activities to ensure smooth adoption of new systems and processes.
• Communicate project status, progress, and outcomes to senior leadership and key stakeholders through regular reporting and presentations, while mentoring junior project managers.

Skills

SAP MES

Project management

GMP compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder mgmt

Data analysis

Excel advanced

Budget management

Multi-site leadership

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Fusion Consulting, a global Life Sciences consulting partner, seeks a Senior Project Manager with deep SAP MES expertise to lead complex MES implementations and optimization across pharma production facilities in a dynamic, client-first environment.

You will drive end-to-end SAP MES programs, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure regulatory compliance (GMP, FDA, EMA) while delivering data-driven improvements and mentoring junior managers.