ERP/SAP Senior Project Manager

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Job Description

Role: ERP/SAP Senior Project Manager

About Us

We are taking a bold step forward to create a future-ready organization that evolves at the speed of science and technology. Our mission is to meet the needs of patients by incorporating novel digital capabilities, data-driven insights, and agile methodologies.
Our goal is to deliver personalized digital solutions that empower patients to actively manage their care journey—from diagnosis through treatment and beyond.

Our IT team plays a pivotal role in accelerating this transformation through Innovation Capability Solutions and Services (ICSS). Together, we design and deliver products and technologies that enable these foundational aspirations.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced ERP/SAP Senior Project Manager to lead complex ERP projects and ensure successful delivery of enterprise solutions. This role will focus on end-to-end project management, driving execution, managing stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with business objectives—not only within SAP but across related systems and integrations.

If you have a proven track record in ERP/SAP implementations and enterprise transformation, we encourage you to apply.

A key aspect of this role will be managing consulting partners, guiding project decisions, and ensuring delivery of robust technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ERP/SAP projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring scope, timeline, and budget adherence.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including milestones, dependencies, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define requirements and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Manage vendor and consulting partner relationships, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee data migration, system integration, and master data governance activities.
• Monitor and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with GXP, SOX, and cybersecurity standards, maintaining audit readiness.
• Drive organizational change management, including stakeholder engagement, training, and adoption strategies.
• Champion Agile practices (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) where applicable, fostering adaptability and continuous improvement.
• Provide regular status updates and executive-level reporting on progress, risks, and achievements.
• Conduct post-project reviews, capture lessons learned, and implement process improvements.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Proven experience in ERP/SAP project management, ideally end-to-end delivery.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Master’s preferred).
• 6+ years of project management experience with successful software delivery track record.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience in budget management and financial oversight.
• High adaptability and ability to navigate ambiguity and change.

Desired

• PMP or equivalent certification.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences industries.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA (on-premise or cloud).
• Knowledge of ITIL frameworks, cloud ERP deployments, and global vendor management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional and global teams.

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