SAP MES Program Lead – Pharma Manufacturing

Visa Hunt; Portugal; Presencial; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Fusion Consulting seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager with deep SAP MES expertise to lead manufacturing execution system implementations in the life sciences sector. You will drive complex, multi-site projects across pharma facilities, ensuring regulatory compliance, data-driven optimization, and effective stakeholder engagement.

You will collaborate with IT, operations, quality, and regulatory teams to deliver on-time, on-budget results while mentoring junior managers and promoting

Qualificações

• 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.
• Preferred: SAP S/4HANA implementation experience.
• Preferred: 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conhecimentos

SAP MES

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Change management

Formação académica

PM certification (PMP/PRINCE2)

Ferramentas

SAP S/4HANA

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Fusion Consulting seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager with deep SAP MES expertise to lead manufacturing execution system implementations in the life sciences sector. You will drive complex, multi-site projects across pharma facilities, ensuring regulatory compliance, data-driven optimization, and effective stakeholder engagement.

You will collaborate with IT, operations, quality, and regulatory teams to deliver on-time, on-budget results while mentoring junior managers and promoting