*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*JD:
We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA MES Liaison / MES Upgrade Assessment Lead to evaluate Manufacturing Execution System (MES) landscapes impacted by SAP S/4HANA transformations. This role will act as the bridge between SAP and manufacturing teams, assessing integrations, identifying upgrade requirements, mitigating risks, and driving MES readiness for S/4HANA adoption.
Key Requirements:- Strong experience with SAP ECC/S/4HANA and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
- Expertise in MES assessment, integration analysis, and upgrade planning.
- Experience with platforms such as Syncade, PharmaSuite, Opcenter, PAS-X, Camstar, or similar MES solutions.
- Ability to work with business, IT, validation, and manufacturing stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, system integrations, and data flows.
Responsibilities:- Assess current MES environments and S/4HANA integration impacts.
- Develop upgrade and migration recommendations.
- Identify risks, dependencies, and remediation plans.
- Coordinate across SAP, MES, manufacturing, and quality teams.
- Support roadmap planning, testing, and deployment readiness activities.
Preferred: Experience in Life Sciences, Pharma, Medical Devices, Consumer Products, or Manufacturing industries.
Compensation: - Base Pay + COLA and this position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. Application will be accepted by 8/13/2026
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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