Senior MES Project Manager

Senior MES Project Manager - Pharma

ASAP Start | 12+ Month Contract - Must be EU based

We're supporting a leading pharmaceutical organisation looking for an experienced Senior MES Project Manager to lead complex manufacturing execution, integration and optimisation projects across its production environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SAP MES Project Manager to work across IT, Manufacturing, Quality and Regulatory teams, delivering transformation initiatives that improve manufacturing efficiency while ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical standards.

• Lead end-to-end MES implementation, interface and upgrade projects
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• Manage project planning, budgets, resources, risks and dependencies.
• Lead cross-functional teams across IT, Operations, Quality and Regulatory.
• Analyse manufacturing processes and system performance to identify optimisation opportunities.
• Ensure projects comply with GMP, FDA and EMA requirements.
• Lead risk assessment, mitigation and change management activities.
• Manage senior stakeholder communications, reporting and project governance.
• Support business adoption and mentor junior project managers.

• 5+ years' Project Management experience
  , including at least 3 years managing MES projects
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• Strong SAP MES experience across implementation, interfacing, configuration/customisation and optimisation.
• Proven pharmaceutical or Life Sciences experience.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and GMP/regulatory requirements
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• Experience managing complex, multi-site projects and cross-functional teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with budget management and resource planning.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent certification is advantageous.

• SAP S/4
  
  HANA implementation experience
• Lean Six Sigma or equivalent process improvement experience.
• Change management and organisational transformation experience.
• Experience managing multiple pharmaceutical manufacturing sites or global project portfolios.

Start: ASAP - within 4 weeks
Duration: 12 months minimum
Sector: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences