Must be West Coast U.S. – SAP Project Manager – 12 months – $70/hour – January Start
No exception to location requirements
Rate – $70/hour C2C
Duration – 12 months
Remote with availability to travel to San Francisco (expensed)
6th January Start
We are seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager to lead and deliver SAP implementation and upgrade projects in the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SAP project management, a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical domain, and experience with GxP and regulatory compliance requirements. This role requires a strategic mindset, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex, cross-functional SAP projects within a regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Leadership:
- Lead end-to-end SAP projects, including implementation, rollouts, upgrades, and integrations, while ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the business, IT teams, and external vendors.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Collaborate with key stakeholders in the pharmaceutical industry to understand business requirements and align SAP solutions with organizational goals.
- Ensure effective communication with stakeholders at all levels, including sponsors, business leaders, and functional teams.
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure projects meet pharmaceutical regulatory requirements, including GxP, FDA, EMA, and other compliance standards.
- Manage documentation and validation activities to support audits and regulatory reviews.
- Risk and Issue Management:
- Identify potential risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively resolve challenges to ensure smooth project execution.
- Resource Management:
- Lead cross-functional teams, including internal resources and third-party vendors, to deliver project objectives.
- Monitor and manage resource allocation to ensure optimal utilization.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Drive best practices in SAP project delivery and ensure alignment with the organization’s IT and business strategies.
- Promote innovation and improvements in system functionalities to support business growth and efficiency.
Qualifications and Skills
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
- Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in SAP project management, with at least 3-5 years in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
- Proven track record of leading SAP implementations (eg, ECC, S/4HANA) in regulated environments.
- Domain Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical processes, including supply chain, manufacturing, quality management, and finance.
- Familiarity with GxP requirements, validation processes, and regulatory compliance in the pharma industry.
- Technical Expertise:
- Proficient in SAP modules such as MM, SD, PP, QM, FI/CO, and WM/EWM.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA migrations or implementations is a plus.
- Project Management Skills:
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset.
Must be West Coast U.S. – SAP Project Manager – 12 months – $70/hour
