Sr. Manager, Information Technology -Manufacturing and Quality

embecta

$170K — $185K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MBA preferred; BA/BS in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Management, Computer Science, or related field required.
  • Minimum 5+ years of technical and functional experience in SAP and Non-SAP Manufacturing and Quality processes.
  • Must have experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
  • 1 full lifecycle experience as a lead during an SAP implementation in a medical device/life sciences or manufacturing industry required.
  • Strong business process knowledge including record to report, plan to forecast, and source to pay.

Responsibilities

  • Leads execution of new technology initiatives for Manufacturing and Quality to achieve business goals.
  • Drives implementation of enterprise systems to boost innovation and operational efficiency.
  • Ensures IT compliance for Manufacturing and Quality while delivering essential audit artifacts.
  • Partners closely with stakeholders in Manufacturing and Quality to meet organizational objectives.
  • Manages a portfolio of projects, balancing priorities and delivering results independently.
  • Incorporates strategic business and functional goals into technology deployment plans.
  • Stays updated on emerging technology trends to inform decision-making.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for annual bonus and long-term incentive awards.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Robust retirement savings plans.
  • Paid time off for leisure and personal matters.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Manager, IT-Manufacturing & Quality to lead the technology capabilities that power embecta's global manufacturing and quality operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and scalable growth across our manufacturing locations.

You will partner closely with business leaders to translate strategy into technology solutions, balancing day-to-day execution with long-term innovation.

This role is hybrid two days a week at our Parsippany, NJ corporate office (remote work may be considered for non-local candidates)

What you'll do
  • Lead IT strategy and execution for Manufacturing and Quality systems across global operations.
  • Drive implementation of optimization of enterprise applications (SAP and non-SAP), including eQMS and manufacturing solutions.
  • Partner with business leaders to align technology with operational and regulatory goals.
  • Ensures compliance with IT controls, validation standards and audit requirements (SOX).
  • Oversee a portfolio of initiatives, ensuring prioritization, governance and successful delivery with minimal supervision.
  • Lead solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
  • Drive continuous process improvement and operational efficiency across regions (NA, EMEA, LATAM, APAC).
  • Stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry trends, applying them to improve performance and scalability.
  • Build strong partnerships across IT, business teams and external vendors.


What You Bring

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science, Information System or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience supporting Manufacturing and Quality processes in SAP and integrated systems.
  • Experience in medical device/pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
  • Hands-on experience with SAP modules such as Production Planning, Quality Management, and Plant Maintenance.
  • Proven experience leading end-to-end SAP implementations (at least one full lifecycle).
  • Strong understanding of SDLC, validation processes, and compliance frameworks (SOX).
  • Experience leading project teams and partnering with third parties to drive and deliver services.

Preferred:
  • MBA or advanced degree
  • Experience with S/4HANA upgrades, integrations and non-SAP applications
  • Experience leading global or multi-region technology initiatives.


What Sets You Apart
  • Ability to trnanslate complex technical concepts into business solutions
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to balance competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to connect business goals to technology roadmaps


Competitive base salary based on experience and qualifications: $170,000-185,000 (subject to variation depending on physical location).

Posted salary ranges are provided in good faith. embecta reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, external market conditions, and internal equity considerations.

Base pay is one component of the Total Rewards package at embecta, which also includes eligibility for an annual bonus and an annual LTI award. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plans, and paid time off. More details about our benefits programs can be found on our Careers page.

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