Senior Project Manager, SAP MES – S/4HANA, Pharma

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Portugal.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete SAP MES implementation, interface, and upgrade projects from initiation to completion.

• Guarantee timely and budget-conscious delivery through meticulous project planning and resource management.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, quality assurance, and regulatory stakeholders.

• Attain project milestones and deliverables effectively.

• Evaluate manufacturing processes and system performance to pinpoint optimization opportunities.

• Deploy data-driven strategies to enhance manufacturing efficiency.

• Ensure adherence to pharmaceutical regulations, including GMP, FDA, and EMA standards.

• Conduct risk assessments and devise mitigation strategies.

• Facilitate change management activities to promote the adoption of new systems and processes.

• Communicate project status, progress, and results to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

• Prepare routine reports and presentations.

• Provide mentorship to junior project managers.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience.

• At least 3 years specifically in managing SAP MES implementations within pharmaceutical or life sciences settings.

• Proficiency in SAP MES interfacing, configuration, customization, and system optimization.

• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, GMP standards, and FDA and EMA regulatory compliance requirements.

• Project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or a relevant agile certification.

• Capability to handle complex, multi-site projects with cross-functional teams.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Skill in translating business requirements into technical solutions.

• Advanced proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.

• Capacity to influence at all organizational levels.

• Experience in budget management and resource planning.

• Preferred: Experience with SAP S/4HANA implementation.

• Preferred: Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent process improvement methodology training.

• Preferred: Expertise in change management and experience leading organizational transformation initiatives.

• Preferred: Background in managing multiple pharmaceutical manufacturing sites or global project portfolios.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual budget allocated for professional development.

• Regular workshops and training sessions.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Rewards for referral program.

• Loyalty-based benefits starting from the third year through the Unity Scheme.

• Assistance with visas, permits, and international assignments.

• Benefits tailored to the country of residence.

• Option for remote work.

• A diverse and inclusive workplace.

• Support for global mobility.

• Opportunities for continuous learning and open knowledge sharing.