SAP Project Manager - M&A Integration Pharmaceuticals Industry

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an SAP Project Manager – M&A Integration, Pharmaceuticals Industry based in the United States.** We are seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager to lead complex mergers and acquisitions (M&A) integration initiatives within the pharmaceutical industry. This role requires a strong combination of project management expertise, SAP systems knowledge, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance experience. You will oversee the full project lifecycle, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring integration activities align with business objectives, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. From project planning and budget oversight to risk management and stakeholder communication, you will drive successful delivery across multiple departments. This fully remote position is suited to a strategic and hands-on leader who can manage large-scale initiatives, navigate complex environments, and deliver results within agreed timelines and budgets. Occasional travel to the US West Coast is required, with travel expected to reach up to 20%. ### Accountabilities: - Project Leadership: Lead and manage complex M&A integration projects within the pharmaceutical industry, taking ownership of the project lifecycle from initial planning through execution and completion. - Project Planning and Execution: Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans covering scope, timelines, milestones, resource allocation, deliverables, and budgets. - Cross-Functional Coordination: Direct mid-sized to large project teams across multiple departments, ensuring alignment among stakeholders and timely completion of project activities. - SAP Integration Management: Oversee integration activities involving SAP systems, ensuring solutions support business objectives and meet applicable technical and operational requirements. - GMP Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure project documentation, processes, and deliverables adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements and established organizational quality standards. - Budget and Resource Oversight: Monitor project budgets, resource utilization, schedules, and progress to keep initiatives within agreed scope and financial parameters. - Risk Management: Identify, assess, escalate, and mitigate project risks and dependencies, implementing appropriate measures to minimize disruption and protect delivery outcomes. - Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate regular project meetings, provide consistent status updates, and maintain clear communication across teams and organizational levels. - Vendor Relationship Management: Coordinate with external vendors and relevant stakeholders to support effective project delivery and resolve issues as they arise. - Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate project documentation, track milestones and performance, and provide transparent reporting on progress, risks, and deliverables. - Continuous Improvement: Lead post-project reviews, identify lessons learned, and recommend improvements to project management practices and future integration initiatives. - Travel and Onsite Support: Travel to locations on the US West Coast as required, with an anticipated travel commitment of up to 20%. ### Requirements: - Professional Experience: Six to ten years of experience managing M&A integration projects, including experience delivering at least three projects within the pharmaceutical industry. - SAP Systems Knowledge: Strong understanding of SAP systems and their role in enterprise integration initiatives. - GMP Compliance: Demonstrated experience working with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements in a pharmaceutical or similarly regulated environment. - Project Management Expertise: Proven ability to lead complex, large-scale projects throughout the full project lifecycle, managing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables. - Leadership and Team Management: Strong leadership skills and experience coordinating cross-functional teams across multiple departments and stakeholder groups. - Risk and Issue Management: Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, escalate, and mitigate risks in high-complexity project environments. - Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide clear updates, facilitate meetings, and align stakeholders at different organizational levels. - Project Management Tools: Proficiency with project management tools and the ability to adapt quickly to specialized industry software. - Education: An educational background in business, information technology, or a related field is preferred. - Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred. - Language: Fluency in English is required. - Location and Availability: Must be based in the United States, with the ability to work remotely and travel to the US West Coast when required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. ### Benefits: - Salary: Annual compensation ranging from $100,000 to $110,000. - Work Arrangement: Fully remote position. - Travel: Domestic travel to the US West Coast, expected to be up to 20% of the time. - Employment Type: Permanent position. - Interview Process: Live, two-way virtual interviews. - Relocation: Relocation assistance is not available.