Our global Pharma partner requires a Senior IT Project/Program Manager – System Integration (SAP) with experience in Pharma.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex S integration projects
- Specifically focusing on Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- You will drive project success through meticulous planning, analytical problem-solving, and decisive leadership while ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Manage vendors and stakeholders on multiple projects
Start Date: ASAP into July 2026
Duration: 1 year to start, 2 programs
Location: REMOTE / Vacaville, CA USA (midway between San Fran and Sacramento)
Remote with travel: with some ADHOC travel onsite for key project milestones / travel expenses paid
Key Requirements
- Excellent PM/Program management experience
- Pharma experience
- Domain knowledge: Systems Integrations / SAP implementation
- Strong communications, stakeholder and vendor management
- Remote, willingness to travel to Vacaville if required
- Start date: asap
Qualifications
- 8+ years of professional experience in IT Program Management, with demonstrated success leading enterprise-level initiatives with some hands‑on Project Management experience, ideally within the pharmaceutical industry
- Ability to manage multiple system integration projects simultaneously
- 5+ years of hands‑on experience with system integrations in SAP
- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements, including FDA compliance and GxP standards
- Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills with strong organizational and time management capabilities
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing cross‑functional teams and external vendors
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
- Experience with data integration, ETL processes, and system architecture design
The Role
- Lead end‑to‑end systems integration projects in SAP for LIMS and MES systems, managing scope, timeline, budget, and resource allocation
- Develop comprehensive project plans, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies aligned with organizational objectives
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including IT, operations, quality assurance, and business stakeholders to define requirements and ensure successful implementation
- Analyze complex business processes and design optimized SAP integration solutions that enhance operational efficiency
- Oversee vendor management, contract negotiations, and performance monitoring throughout project lifecycle
- Ensure all implementations comply with FDA regulations, GxP guidelines, and pharmaceutical industry best practices
- Conduct stakeholder communication and manage expectations through regular status updates and executive reporting
- Identify and resolve technical and operational challenges with a detail‑oriented, analytical approach
- Mentor and guide project team members, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing environment
- Document project deliverables, lessons learned, and best practices for organizational knowledge management
- Manage system testing, validation, and user acceptance testing (UAT) protocols
Must have Work Authorization for USA. Ability to travel.