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Sr Manager, SAP & MES

Heredia, Costa RicaRemoteFull-time2026-10-02 → 2026-10-23
Hybrid · Costa Rica

Core

Lead technology delivery, site readiness, and operational support for a new Costa Rica manufacturing site, focusing on SAP S/4HANA rollout, SAP manufacturing modules, and Siemens Opcenter MES implementation.

Role type

Senior Manager, IT – SAP & MES Manufacturing Systems

Builds

Enterprise platforms (SAP S/4HANA, MES) for manufacturing, warehouse, quality, and supply chain operations at a new greenfield site.

Domain

Manufacturing (Medical Device/Life Sciences) + ERP/MES

Required skills

SAP S/4HANA, SAP EWM, SAP PP, SAP QM, Siemens Opcenter MES, SAP-MES integration, Free Trade Zone solutions, GxP/CSV, project management, team leadership

Preferred skills

Medical device/life sciences experience, greenfield plant startup, SAP Fiori, middleware/IDocs, Agile, PMP, Lean Six Sigma

Technologies

SAP S/4HANA, SAP EWM, SAP PP, SAP QM, Siemens Opcenter, Jira, ServiceNow

Responsibilities

Lead IT delivery and site readiness for SAP S/4HANA rollout; Provide leadership for SAP process areas (EWM, PP, QM, Inventory, MM); Lead Siemens Opcenter MES implementation; Lead Free Trade Zone solution setup; Partner with operations to translate business needs into technology solutions; Manage integration between SAP, MES, and shop-floor systems; Drive cross-functional testing strategy; Establish local application support model; Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and cybersecurity requirements; Develop and mentor local IT resources.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities