Project Manager – SAP MDG

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

As part of our ongoing pursuit of excellence, we will be kicking off a significant Transformation Project to introduce S/4HANA, and as such we have created several positions to support this enterprise project.

Role Purpose:

The Role of SAP MDG Coordinator involves coordinating the global implementation of the Lonza enterprise master data management solution using SAP MDG technology. The project is an integrated component of the Data & Information Architecture Workstream Lonza’s S/4HANA transformation program “Nexus”.

The PM MDG will lead solution design, development, and global deployment in harmonious collaboration with the S/4HANA implementation partner and internal collaborators.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a high-impact ERP transformation project with exposure to cutting-edge SAP technologies. The role is critical to ensuring that the organization leverages S/4HANA to drive business value and operational efficiency.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for the overall MDG project management in collaboration with the implementation partner counterpart. PM tasks involve project planning, achievement tracking, progress reporting, and alignment with the overall Nexus PMO.
• Delivery of the end-to-end MDM interim- and target solutions for master data management based on SAP MDG technology and outside of MDG (external connectors)
• The Project Coordinator MDG facilitates the project in partnership with the implementation partner following the agreed RACI document.
• Drives process excellence, strengthens master data governance, and ensures the MDG system is set up to enable a high quality e2e process execution.
• Delivers global MDG deployments and SME trainings together with the implementation partner
• Implements standard methodologies, documentation as well as compliance with policies and procedures and robust internal controls.

Key requirements:

• Extensive expertise in SAP ERP data and project management; SAP MDG experience
• Strong background in project coordination
• PM certifications advantageous but not essential
• Evidence of working on high value projects
• Good communication skills with ability to work with multi functional teams

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

We want to attract the best talent and recognize that they are not always available full-time. At Lonza, we will consider requests for flexible working hours. Please talk to us during the interview process about the flexibility you may need. (50% min).

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.