Senior IT Technical Specialist (Contract)

Blue Star Partners; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior IT Technical Specialist to align technology solutions with business strategies. This role involves designing and implementing complex enterprise systems, particularly in regulated industries. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with MES systems and a strong background in IT systems design. You will work closely with senior management, providing strategic guidance and ensuring compliance with corporate policies. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will drive significant improvements and innovation in technology solutions.

Qualifications

• 10-13 years of experience in IT systems design, consulting, or technical architecture.
• Proven ability to align technology with strategic goals and deliver large-scale system solutions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with functional groups to clarify business needs and develop long-term system strategies.
• Design, configure, and lead implementation of complex enterprise systems.

Skills

POMS or other MES systems

recipe design/configuration

authoring validation documents

SLC processes

document management systems

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Equipment management systems (Infor, Maximo)

Training systems (Isotrain, ComplianceWire)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Windchill

M-Files

TCE

Infor

Maximo

Isotrain

ComplianceWire

Job description

Job Title: Senior IT Technical Specialist

Location: Plano, TX (100% On-site)

Duration: 5 Months (with possible extensions)

Rate: $65 - $80/hr

Contract Type: W2 only

(Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. No C2C, 1099, OPT, or sponsorship available.)

Job Summary:

The IT Sr. Technical Specialist is responsible for aligning technology solutions with business strategies, primarily supporting senior management. This individual serves as a principal designer for complex systems and subsystems and provides strategic guidance across IT and business functions. The role requires a deep understanding of current technologies, tools, and design patterns, particularly in regulated industries.

Core Responsibilities:

• Partner with functional groups to clarify business needs and develop long-term system strategies.

• Design, configure, and lead implementation of complex enterprise systems (including SAP and MES systems).

• Provide technical consultancy for business process improvements and emerging technology adoption.

• Advise on solution risks, benefits, cost impacts, and alignment with business goals.

• Coordinate with internal IT teams and customers to resolve conflicts and track project progress.

• Lead and mentor technical teams; foster collaboration to meet project goals.

• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and divisional standards.

• Perform configuration responsibilities in specialized systems.

• Communicate system design options and maintain alignment across stakeholders.

Specific Responsibilities & Technical Experience:

• 5–10 years experience deploying and maintaining POMS or other MES systems.

• 5 years experience in recipe design/configuration within MES platforms.

• Proven history authoring validation documents and working with SLC processes in pharmaceutical or medical device environments.

• Experience with MES deployments on manual (paper-based) lines.

• Familiarity with document management systems (e.g., Windchill, M-Files, TCE) for routing/storing software documentation.

• 5 years implementing and configuring MES integrations with:

  • ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

  • Equipment management systems (Infor, Maximo)

  • Training systems (Isotrain, ComplianceWire)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

• 10–13 years of experience in IT systems design, consulting, or technical architecture.

• Proven ability to align technology with strategic goals and deliver large-scale system solutions.

• Deep understanding of enterprise tools, technologies, and system configuration (SAP experience highly desirable).

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

(Blue Star Partners LLC will not sponsor applicants for work visas including but not limited to H-1B, L-1, TN, OPT, CPT, or other visa statuses.)