Manager IT-MES & L2 project coordinator

Hi,

We are having an opening for Manager IT-MES & L2 project coordinator at our Halol/Baska(Gujarat) location.

Job Summary

Site Project coordinator for MES Implementation

Previous experience with Werum (Korber Pharma) for pharma industry is a big plus

Areas Of Responsibility

Project Coordination:

Lead and coordinate all MES implementation activities at the site, ensuring alignment with the global MES strategy.

Stakeholder Management:

Serve as the single point of contact for site-level stakeholders, including QA, QA IT, IT, SAP, and business users (Production & Engineering)

Vendor & Partner Collaboration:

Work closely with MES vendors, infrastructure teams, and integration partners to ensure smooth execution.

Timeline & Risk Management:

Manage project schedules, track milestones, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.

Infrastructure & Readiness:

Ensure site infrastructure (network, servers, systems) is ready and validated for MES deployment.

Compliance & Validation:

Oversee adherence to site quality standards, IT validation (CSV), and regulatory requirements.

Communication & Reporting:

Maintain clear and timely communication with the Global Project Manager and other stakeholders; provide regular updates and escalate issues as needed.

Change Management:

Facilitate change control processes and support user readiness and adoption.

Educational Qualification

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Production, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related technical field.

Preferred: Masters degree (e.g., MBA, M.Tech, M.Pharm) with specialization in Project Management, Operations Management, Industrial Automation, or Pharmaceutical Technology.

Specific Certification

PMP for structured project execution (Preferred)

GAMP5 or CSV Training for compliance in regulated environments

Experience

9 to 10 years of experience managing IT or digital transformation projects, preferably in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Hands-on experience with MES platforms, L2/PLC systems, and SAP integration and Edge Cloud IoT.

Proven track record in project planning, stakeholder coordination, and cross-functional team leadership.

Strong background in GxP compliance, CSV, and validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ).

Experience working on the shop floor and with QA, IT, and business teams in a regulated environment.

Skill (Functional & Behavioural):

Functional:

Behavioral:

Additional Skills: (Good to have)

Knowledge of data analytics tools

Edge Cloud deployment experience with (IoT and and IIoT)

L2 integration with MES

MES integration with SAP

Understanding of network and databases