Sr Manager, IT Business Analysis – SAP PP​/QM Architect

Sr Manager, IT Business Analysis – SAP PP/QM Architect

You will be part of a team that is helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. We are a close community where every individual matters and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Inclusion is one of our core values, which means we are creating and fostering a work environment where our differences are valued, and everyone feels respected and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to discover, develop and deliver innovative therapeutics for people with life-threatening diseases.

The Senior Manager, SAP PP/QM Architect will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of SAP solutions across the Production Planning (PP) and Quality Management (QM) modules, aligned with the organization’s business objectives. This role involves strategic oversight and technical expertise in SAP systems, working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes, quality management, and overall system integration.

• Strategic Solution Architecture & Design
  • Develop and articulate a comprehensive SAP PP/QM solution roadmap that aligns with the company's long-term business objectives within the Life Sciences sector.
  • Architect scalable and flexible SAP solutions that can adapt to evolving business requirements and regulatory landscapes.
  • Conduct detailed gap analyses and propose innovative solutions to optimize existing SAP PP/QM processes.
  • Evaluate and recommend emerging SAP technologies and best practices to enhance system performance and efficiency.
  • Produce detailed architectural blueprints, including data flow diagrams, system interface specifications, and configuration documentation.
• Business Partnership
  • Cultivate strong relationships with senior business stakeholders across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain functions.
  • Lead in-depth workshops and facilitate requirements gathering sessions, employing techniques such as user story mapping and process modeling.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and system optimization through ongoing dialogue with business users.
  • Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and recommendations on SAP PP/QM capabilities and industry best practices.
  • Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications that developers can understand and execute.
  • Ability to learn business processes at a high level to support guidance on appropriate technical solution.
  • Support with enhancements and sustainment releases for Business.
  • Be point of contact and driver for site priorities.
  • Partner with site MES team for their design phases and potential impact to / with SAP.
  • Develop and manage detailed project plans, including resource allocation, risk assessment, and change management strategies.
  • Ensure adherence to established SDLC methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and quality assurance standards.
  • Lead cross-functional project teams, fostering a collaborative and results‑oriented environment.
  • Monitor project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Coordinate validation and qualification activities.
  • Manage resource allocation.
• Leadership and Collaboration
  • IT representative between Business, IT Vendor, and Global Process Leads.
  • Ability to take initiative and facilitate meetings / workshops to provide correct technical solutions (i.e., incidents, enhancements, etc.).
  • Stay connected, involved, and be POC for SAP issues (i.e., iDoc management) with Business and key stakeholders.
  • Drive solutions through collaboration and guidance!
  • Report to SLT and escalates, when necessary.
  • Partner with site MES team for their design phases and potential impact to / with SAP.
• Sustainment & Support
  • Establish robust support processes and procedures to ensure the ongoing stability and performance of SAP PP/QM solutions.
  • Lead a team of support analysts in resolving complex technical and functional issues.
  • Implement proactive monitoring to identify and address potential issues before they impact business operations.
  • Drive continuous improvement…