
Faissal Harnafi
Senior IT Project Manager | SAP & MES
Salary / Daily rate
1260 Nyon, Switzerland
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
IT Project Manager with 10+ years leading SAP S/4HANA implementations and MES integrations in aerospace & manufacturing. Successfully managed $57M programs, delivered complex ERP solutions covering FI/CO, PP, QM, WM modules with proven go-live and stabilization expertise. Ready to drive your digital transformation with end-to-end project delivery and cross-functional leadership.
Work experience
Founder
Superhote sarl
Sep 2022 - Jul 2025
2 years 11 months
Casablanca, Morocco
Oversaw a multi-levels residential projects from design to delivery. Coordinated with engineers and subcontractors, managed costs and permits.
SAP Project Manager
Hard Pick sarl
Jun 2021 - Jan 2025
3 years 8 months
Marrakesh, Morocco
Led full SAP S/4HANA implementation covering PP, QM, WM, PMA, APO. Managed MES integration, ERP configuration, Agile workflows, master data, go-live planning and post-deployment stabilization. Focused on digital transformation, production efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration.
Program Manager
Société de transport de Montréal
Jun 2019 - Jul 2021
2 years 2 months
Montreal, QC, Canada
Managed MES-related IT programs (USD 57M) across 50+ industrial projects. Oversaw risk, scope, Agile/Waterfall execution, system integration, digital process improvement, stakeholder alignment, and operational transformation in public infrastructure. Introduced structured project governance with JIRA & Confluence. Enhancement and periodic maintenance of metro technologies program broken down into 50 INFRA / IT / migration / ERP / end-to-end user experience / process improvement / change management projects ● Defined and managed the program plan (scope, risk, schedule, cost and resource allocation on Ms project, JIRA, Atlassian and confluence, risk management, etc.) using agile, V-cycle and waterfall methodologies and ensured that it is appropriately communicated to program stakeholders ● Established, managed and maintained client, supplier and subcontractor interactions and relationships ● Built and revised capacity plans ● Monitored progress using earned value management method ● Hired resources and managed a team of 20 employees including 3 project managers
Project Manager
TRU Simulation + Training
Jan 2018 - Jul 2019
1 year 7 months
Montreal, QC, Canada
Served as the Project Manager on the Boeing 737MAX Flight Simulator Program. The central aspect of the role consists of managing the 737MAX project portfolio. The latter comprises the development, customization, delivery and qualification of the program’s product offerings which include a Level D Full Flight Simulator (FFS), a Flat Panel Trainer (FPT) as well as a number of instructional/classroom solutions. • Defined and managed the program plan (scope, schedule, cost, resource allocation, risk management, etc.) and ensured that it is appropriately communicated to program stakeholders • Reported on program health and status to executive leadership on a regular basis using project management methodologies and tools • Applied agile and waterfall project management methodologies (PMBOK) running sprints • Defined the product development roadmap and managed the insertion of new features and technologies • Managed overall inter-departmental coordination for program deliverables throughout the enterprise; including Engineering, Production, and Regulatory Affairs • Established, managed and maintained client, supplier and subcontractor interactions and relationships • Led/managed internal and external program reviews, meetings and communications
SAP Project Manager
Volvo Group
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
1 year
Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
SOFTWARE/COTS project: Integration of the SAP solution to assist the client in improving work efficiency and product delivery. ● Budget: 10M USD ● The SAP covered the following modules: Quality Management (QM), Warehouse Management (WM) and S/4 HANA, Production Planning (PP), Process Management (PMA). Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) ● Supported the project administration tracking activities during the requirements gathering phase of the project ● Built and managed a personnel / user list for the manufacturing plant personnel. ● Planned training and assigned SAP roles for the site users ● Assisted Site Leads with tracking tasks against the project plan ● Supported Implementation Team & Site Deployment Team efforts to capture and build Master Data components of onsite materials as directed by the team ● Assisted in the collection, maintenance and communication of the facility’s planned schedule for incoming receipts and outgoing deliveries at go live and ramp up. ● Assisted with go-live and Stabilization issue tracking as directed by the Site Lead ● Coordinated with over 100+ stakeholders internally & externally
Bombardier Inc.
Jan 2010 - Jul 2016
6 years 7 months
Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Project Engineer
Apr 2013 - Jul 2016
3 years 4 months
Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Managed MES and tooling projects in a regulated aerospace environment. Supported documentation for Transport Canada & FAA certification. Coordinated suppliers, engineering teams, and production teams. PROJECT: Tool design for challenger business jets (locating jigs for interior furnishings: galleys and closets) in an unionized manufacturing environment • Managed a team of Catia designers and coordinated with internal resources (design, methods and production) • Managed scope, time, budget, resources, change and risk using Ms Project • Gathered and wrote functional requirements, project-planed using rolling wave planning method • Managed 2D/3D documentation on Enovia VPM (PLM) PROJECT: systems integration on a new commercial aircraft • Defined the scope baseline (WBS) and project scope statement • Project managed and coordinated the integration of electrical and mechanical tooling for 12 workstations, including design acceptance, status reporting, budget, schedule management, from design to production floor • Improved the efficiency of planning and scheduling of project workloads/milestones using Ms Project. Integrated suppliers’ deliverables into the overall project • Placed purchased orders and sourced RFP, RFI, RFQ. Integrated suppliers’ deliverables into the overall project • Exercised cost control and continuous improvement (6 sigma, process mapping). Used 5 ways technique for root cause analysis • Updated and improved existing methodology/documentation for using CAD software CATIA
Mechanical Engineer
Jan 2010 - May 2013
3 years 5 months
Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
PROJECT: Design of an assembly line for a new business jet in an unionized manufacturing environment • Designed mechanical/electrical tooling, fixtures and workstations on CATIA V5/Enovia (PLM), reducing weight. • Integrated electrical and mechanical systems using CATIA V5 assembly, detailed drawings and latest GD&T functions, including FT&A, bearing in mind manufacturability and cost effectiveness • Designed and Installed electrical wirings and harnesses using sheet metals, brackets, bonding jumpers. • Performed load calculations and finite element analysis (FEM) on lifting equipment and welding fixtures • Produced design studies, ergonomic and safety analysis for workstations using Human activity analysis workshop • Generated Bills of Materials (BOMs) in the form of Excel reports using macros on CATIA V5 • Mentored new trainees on product design using a CAD software (CATIA V5) • Performed 4 new KPIs measuring quality and productivity of department on a daily and annual basis • Developed a web-based database, monitoring on-going projects for more visibility and $20K cost-saving. • Programmed macros in VBA Excel and Matlab to automate and reduce calculation of forces extracted from NASTRAN software, reducing 90% of man-hours
Education
EPFL
Master's degree
2025 - Present
1 year 10 months
Hult International Business School
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2016 - 2017
1 year 8 months
McGill University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2015 - 2016
1 year 1 month
Polytechnique Montréal
Bachelor's degree
2007 - 2011
4 years 1 month
Lycée Lyautey
French High-School Degree
2004 - 2007
3 years 1 month