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

Arbeitsbeschreibung

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.

Job Overview:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

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.

Project Leadership & SDLC Management:

• 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 escalate, 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 initiatives, including sustainment and user training.

• Manage change control processes.

Compliance & Regulatory:

• Ensure all SAP PP/QM solutions comply with relevant regulatory requirements, including GMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and other applicable standards.

• Parner with Validation teams to develop and maintain validation documentation, including validation plans, test scripts, and traceability matrices.

• Integration with SAP & Non-SAP Modules:

• Ensure seamless integration between SAP PP/QM and other SAP applications/modules, including SAP PLM, SAP EWM, SAP IBP, and third-party systems (MES, LIMS, QMS, etc.), ensuring end-to-end process.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 Years' Experience

OR

• Master's Degree and 6 Years' Experience

OR

• PhD

• 8+ years of experience with SAP, specifically in SAP QM (Quality Management), overall Quality Management process and preferably within the Biotech / Pharmaceutical industry

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.

• Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate in PP/QM) is a plus.

• Proven experience in SAP solution architecture and leadership roles, including overseeing end-to-end project lifecycles and support.

• Proven experience with SAP S/4HANA and integration with other SAP modules (MM, EWM) & Non-SAP modules (QMS, LIMS, MES).

• Strong understanding of manufacturing, quality control, and supply chain processes within SAP.

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA is required.

• Strong expertise in SAP PP/QM modules, and integration with other SAP modules such as EWM.

• Strong project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams.

• Ability to communicate complex technical solutions to business stakeholders.

• Deep knowledge of industry best practices in manufacturing, production, and quality management.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with experience in team management and development.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.