Lead SAP MES Consultant

Visionaire Partners; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Visionaire Partners is seeking a Lead SAP MES Consultant to serve as the primary US technical and functional lead for site-wide digital transformation initiatives. Location is hybrid in Chandler, AZ with on-site go-lives and periodic travel for West Coast candidates.

The role requires 5+ years of MES implementation experience, strong SAP DM/DMC or SAP ME/MII expertise, and the ability to collaborate with global architects and external partners. US work eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years MES implementation experience in manufacturing environments.
• Experience with SAP DM/DMC or SAP ME/MII.
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA ERP modules and OT connectivity.
• Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Act as the US technical lead for site digital transformation.
• Facilitate workshops; translate shop-floor requirements into SAP specs.
• Oversee external SI partners and ensure standards alignment.
• Collaborate with global Enterprise Architects on core frameworks.
• Connect plant-floor OT with SAP ECC/ERP while leading site change and hypercare.

Skills

MES implementation

S/4HANA integration

Vendor management

US work eligibility

Tools

SAP DM/DMC

SAP ME/MII

OPC-UA

SAP PCo

Job description

Contract Role: Lead SAP MES Consultant A premier global technology enterprise is seeking an experienced Lead SAP MES Consultant to serve as the primary US technical and functional lead for site-wide digital transformation initiatives.

• Contract Duration: Nov 2026 – Dec 2027 (High likelihood of extension for future multi-site rollouts)
• Location: Hybrid (Chandler, AZ highly preferred: 2 days/week on-site, full-time during go-lives. Open to West Coast candidates with periodic travel)
• Status: W-2 Contract with full benefits (401k match, health/dental/vision)

Key Responsibilities

• Site Leadership: Act as the primary technical lead, functional liaison, and operational voice for the US plant digitalization.
• Requirements & Design: Facilitate interactive business process workshops; convert shop-floor requirements into functional specs for SAP DM/DMC.
• Partner Alignment: Oversee external system integrators to evaluate technical deliverables, ensuring compliance with global architectural standards.
• Cross-Border Collaboration: Partner with global Enterprise Architects to deploy and execute localized core system frameworks.
• Integration & Adoption: Connect plant-floor operational technology (PLCs, OPC-UA, SAP PCo) with SAP S/4HANA/ERP engines while steering site-level change management and hypercare.

Qualifications

• Core Expertise: 5+ years of MES implementation experience in complex manufacturing environments (SAP DM, DMC, or hands-on SAP ME/MII).
• Technical Integration: Deep working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA or ERP execution modules, plus shop-floor OT connectivity (PCo, OPC-UA).
• Vendor Steering: Proven track record directing Tier-1 consulting partners and managing cross-functional global stakeholders.
• Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.