Sr. IT/SAP Project Mgr. – INTEGRATION MGR.

ROLE:                     Senior IT Project Manager – Integration Manager

DURATION:             12mo

Location:                 Vacaville, CA onsite requirement up to 2 days a week

Must be in/close to Vacaville, CA costs aren’t paid by the client.

Rate:                     80hr

Visa:                      H1B

Domain:                 Pharma

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager – Integration Manager to join a project where you will lead complex SAP integration initiatives within the pharmaceutical sector, demonstrating exceptional vendor management capabilities and strategic oversight. You will be responsible for orchestrating cross-functional teams, managing critical vendor relationships, and ensuring seamless system integration whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

• Lead end-to-end SAP integration projects, from planning and design through implementation and post-go-live support, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timeline constraints, with comprehensive documentation for knowledge transfer
• Develop and maintain integration strategies and roadmaps aligned with organisational objectives and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements
• Manage vendor relationships with discipline and professionalism, including contract negotiation, performance monitoring, and escalation resolution
• Analyse complex integration requirements and design robust solutions that optimise system performance, data integrity, and operational efficiency across enterprise platforms
• Oversee project budgets, resource allocation, and capacity planning to ensure efficient utilisation of internal and external resources
• Establish and enforce project governance frameworks, risk management protocols, and change control procedures
• Lead cross-functional project teams and conduct stakeholder communications, providing transparent progress updates, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical industry regulations, data security standards, and organisational policies throughout all integration initiatives

Qualifications

**Required Experience and Skills:**

•                    Minimum 8 years'' experience in IT Project Management, with at least 5 years leading SAP integration or ERP implementation projects

•                    Proven expertise in vendor management, including contract negotiation, performance evaluation, and relationship development

•                    Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical industry operations, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements

•                    Strong understanding of SAP architecture, integration modules, and system configuration capabilities

•                    Proficiency in project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid approaches)

•                    Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to assess complex technical and business challenges

•                    Exceptional organisational and time-keeping skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives

•                    Advanced people skills and proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams

•                    Strong written and verbal communication abilities with the capacity to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

•                    good experience in managing external vendors