Senior IT Project/Program Manager - System Integration (SAP) in Pharma

Fusion Consulting

$120K — $150K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of professional IT Program Management experience, especially in the pharmaceutical sector
  • Ability to manage multiple system integration projects concurrently
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with SAP system integrations
  • Strong knowledge of FDA compliance and GxP guidelines
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent organizational capabilities
  • Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and external vendors
  • Effective communication skills to influence various stakeholders
  • Experience in data integration and ETL processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex SAP integration projects for LIMS and MES systems
  • Develop detailed project plans and risk assessments
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements
  • Analyze business processes to design optimized SAP solutions
  • Oversee vendor management and contract negotiations
  • Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and industry best practices
  • Communicate with stakeholders through regular updates and reports
  • Mentor project team members and foster a collaborative environment
  • Document project deliverables and best practices
  • Manage system validation and user acceptance testing.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We're looking for an experienced Senior IT Program/Project Manager specializing in systems integrations (SAP environment) to join our organization. In this strategic role, you will 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.
  • 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


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


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