Solution Design Manager

Job Title: Solution design manager

Major accountabilities:

• Design and build the SAP (S4 HANA) based processes for manufacturing execution incl. integration with production planning, MES, line management systems, PI Historian, ATTP and other functions, e.g. Finance, Quality etc.)
• Accountable that solution design meets business and user requirements, adheres to high level conceptual design and it is traceable, is aligned with architectural roadmap, improves and sustains standardization efficiency while respecting regulatory/control requirements (e.g., NFCM-control requirements, P3, TPRM, GxP), supports the development, execution and operations of solutions.
• Work (together with the IT Expert) in the assigned area and ensuring integrated solutions by strongly being connected to experts in connected work packages, data & analytics, by applying a continuous improvement mindset
• Prepare and run fit-gap workshops in the area of the assigned work package, identify critical integration points and dependencies, propose solutions for key gaps, provide effort estimations and alignment with business teams
• Accountable that dedicated project work is delivered to agreed time, cost and quality constraints following the release calendars
• Accountable for the solutions are peer reviewed, formally documented and signed off by functional leads and business functions (GPO - global process owners)
• Accountable that solution testing is performed and meet quality standards
• Champion the need to stay standard from a customization perspective by establishing standardized design and development processes to enable cost effective delivery
• Ensure adherence with all relevant internal / external security and compliance policies and procedures (e.g. FDA, Novartis IGM framework)
• Ensure close collaboration with function and adopt teams and country reference group members, regular meetings and workshops are conducted and feedback from operations is taken into consideration.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in manufacturing execution, production planning, MES or related field)
• Experience with integration of SAP PP-PI and MES with SAP EWM
• Experience in Pharma production (Drug Substance Manufacturing and/or Packaging)
• Excellent organizational skills and capability to work independently and under pressure.
• Solid presentation skills as well as capability to prepare and run workshops and training courses