Title: IT PM - Kinaxis - Pharma (Supply Chain / Manufacturing)
Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Remote)
Description:
Role Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven IT PM Kinaxis Pharma (Supply Chain / Manufacturing) with strong leadership, multitasking, and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in SAP ERP, data integration, and manufacturing and supply chain operations, preferably within the pharmaceutical or life sciences domain.
This role will manage digital supply chain transformation initiatives, collaborating with global IT, operations, and quality teams to ensure project delivery excellence, regulatory compliance, and process optimization. The position requires working hours that support the EST time zone.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership: Deliver end-to-end project execution from initiation to closure across supply chain and digital integration initiatives (5+ years).
Strong Program & Multi-Tasking Management: Oversee multiple concurrent workstreams, ensuring deadlines, scope, and quality standards are consistently met.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain: Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to enhance production planning, logistics, and fulfillment processes using SAP and other tools.
Data Integration: Lead data migration and system integration projects using ETL tools, middleware, APIs, or EDI (3+ years).
Pharma Domain Compliance: Ensure GxP, FDA, and CSV compliance in project delivery within validated systems (3+ years).
Stakeholder Management: Engage effectively with global business units, vendors, IT, QA, and leadership to align expectations, manage risks, and drive communication (5+ years).
Project Governance: Manage project risk, cost, and scope using PM tools and governance frameworks (5+ years).
Required Skills & Qualifications
Skill Area & Experience Details
Supply Chain & Manufacturing
5+ years
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, logistics, and end-to-end supply chain management
Data Integration Projects
3 4 years
Experience with API, EDI, ETL pipelines, or middleware tools
Pharma / Life Sciences Domain
3+ years
Knowledge of GxP, FDA, CSV compliance and validated systems
Project Management
5 7 years
Proven delivery using Agile/Waterfall/hybrid models; PMP/Scrum/Prince2 preferred
Stakeholder Engagement
5+ years
Experience managing cross-functional global teams
Kinaxis (Advantageous)
Experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse or similar supply chain planning tools is a plus
Tools Proficiency
MS Project, JIRA, Excel, PowerPoint for planning and reporting
Time Zone Support
Must be available to work during EST business hours - Atleast till 2 PM EST
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience with SAP MDG or S/4HANA migration
Exposure to serialization, cold chain, or logistics automation systems
Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies
Understanding of data governance frameworks
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred)
Professional certification such as PMP, Scrum Master, or Prince2 highly desirable
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