Senior SAP MES Program Lead – Pharma (S/4HANA)

Fusion Consulting AG; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion Consulting AG in Portugal seeks a Senior Project Manager SAP MES (S/4HANA) to lead end-to-end MES implementations in pharma, coordinating IT, operations and quality teams to deliver on time and on budget.

You will drive process optimization, ensure GMP/FDA/EMA compliance, manage multi-site projects, mentor junior PMs, and report progress to senior leadership, shaping client outcomes through strategic execution and hands-on leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience, including 3+ years SAP MES in pharma or life sciences
• SAP MES interfacing, configuration, customization, and optimization
• Knowledge of GMP standards and regulatory compliance requirements (FDA, EMA)
• PM certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent agile certification
• Experience managing complex, multi-site projects with cross-functional teams
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Advanced proficiency in PM 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/change management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP MES implementations and upgrades across pharma facilities
• Coordinate IT, operations, quality and regulatory teams to meet milestones
• Analyze manufacturing processes and optimize system performance
• Ensure GMP, FDA, EMA compliance across projects
• Conduct risk assessments and drive change management initiatives
• Report progress to senior leadership and mentor junior PMs

Skills

SAP MES

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

PMP

PRINCE2

Agile certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Fusion Consulting AG in Portugal seeks a Senior Project Manager SAP MES (S/4HANA) to lead end-to-end MES implementations in pharma, coordinating IT, operations and quality teams to deliver on time and on budget.

You will drive process optimization, ensure GMP/FDA/EMA compliance, manage multi-site projects, mentor junior PMs, and report progress to senior leadership, shaping client outcomes through strategic execution and hands-on leadership.