Senior SAP IT Program Manager leading complex SAP S/4HANA initiatives in a pharmaceutical environment. Ensuring compliance and successful delivery through Agile methodologies and stakeholder collaboration.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end planning and execution of SAP S/4HANA changes, including design, configuration, testing, validation, and cutover
Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria in collaboration with business and IT stakeholders
Drive Agile and hybrid delivery frameworks, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives, and velocity tracking using Jira and Confluence
Coordinate cross-functional teams (Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and IT) to ensure alignment of business processes and system capabilities
Oversee Computer System Validation (CSV) and documentation activities in accordance with 21 CFR Part 11 and GAMP 5 principles
Manage project budgets, forecasts, timelines, and vendor deliverables to ensure on-time, in-scope, and compliant delivery
Provide oversight of technology vendor resourcing
Facilitate discussions regarding data integration and governance
Early risk identification and management; maintain robust risk, issue, and change management processes in compliance with PMO governance and CSV requirements
Facilitate executive-level reporting, steering committee meetings, and stakeholder communications
Lead definition, tracking, and management of SAP success measures
Drive continuous improvement and adoption of Agile methodology across SAP programs
Serve as the SAP IT organizational change management lead
Serve as a key liaison between IT, QA, Validation, and Business Process Owners to ensure regulatory readiness and audit compliance
Champion SAP technology best practices
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (master’s preferred)
8–12 years of progressive IT project management experience, including 5+ years leading SAP programs
Minimum 3 years managing SAP S/4HANA implementations or global transformations
Experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry with demonstrated understanding of FDA, GxP, and CSV requirements
Desired experience with Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specific operational models and CDMO SAP implementations
Proven experience using Jira and Confluence for Agile delivery and tracking
Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and best practices for validated environments
Strong understanding of key SAP modules such as MM, PP, QM, FI/CO, and Supply Chain
Certifications: PMP or PRINCE2 Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or PMI-ACP SAP Activate Project Manager or SAP Solution Manager certification
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