Manager, Global Logistics Solutions

ROLE SUMMARY Pfizer Digital is the IT division of Pfizer Inc a global pharmaceutical company We are committed to providing innovative solutions to our clients and optimizing their business processes As part of our continued growth we are seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join Pfizer Digital as a Manager who will be responsible for design and implementation of Digital solutions for Global Logistics and Network Services GLNS functional area This role will collaborate with the GLNS business team to deliver SAP based solutions and associated external partner coordination This role will be SME for implementation of solutions and enhancements across the GLNS network leveraging SAP ecosystem primarily In absence of an SAP solution provide alternative solutions Responsible for maintaining relationships with internal and external customers solution vendors required to deliver deploy support and provide issue resolution of digital solutions Accountable for ensuring that Pfizer internal systems solutions external partner systems solutions and integrations are compliant with Pfizer risk assessment and compliance standards Managing project lifecycle in its entirety with minimum assistance ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate with various stakeholders both internal and external to identify opportunities solve business problems develop and deliver optimal solutions within agreed timeline and budget Document detailed requirements gain alignment and communicate requirements to all SMEs in business and other Digital teams Engage across the Digital organization to identify innovative ideas best practices and continuous improvement opportunities to promote and maximize the value of existing solutions Manage all the Enhancement Request ER process steps Initiate and manage project activities for the full lifecycle of the GLNS projects Work with Solutions team development team integration team risk management and compliance team and other teams as needed to develop test and deploy digital solutions for the projects Provide guidance to Solution Development team to review test scenarios and verify outcome of testing Work with external partners to Conduct Supplier Control Assessments and computer systems validation as required in collaboration with Pfizer Risk Management team Communicate system integration and other process solution requirements Ensure adherence of project timelines during their development testing deployment and compliance activities Act as a Digital project manager or partner with Business PMO and other team members in the following activities Project plan updates and report on progress to required stakeholders Organize and facilitate meetings to implement projects In an Agile environment act as a product owner or an Agile team member to do the following activities Participate in PI Planning Sprints and other Agile ceremonies Develop Themes Epics User Stories and other Agile artifacts Collaborate with other Agile team members to develop test and deliver minimum viable products MVP and incrementally accomplish the overall functionality Ensure compliance with global standards for system design application development and maintenance lifecycle including documentation standards as per Good Manufacturing Processes GMP Provide periodic status updates to reporting manager and leaders in Digital and GLNS business BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Logistics or related degree 5 years of industry experience with Global Supply chain technical solution deployment in the Transportation and Logistics domain 3 years of experience in SAP ERP platform focused on logistics transportation modules MM SD Experience working with S4 Hana is a plus Experience working in following functional areas is a plus Risk Management Freight Audit Trade management Carrier management Real time temperature monitoring using IOT devices Knowledge of software development lifecycles using traditional SDLC and Agile principles Knowledge or familiarity with the production support process including tasks escalation routes communications and other related activities Experience with software testing and testing tools e g automated testing tools compare tools etc A thorough understanding of GMP system requirements during IT system design and the maintenance lifecycle in GMP environments Excellent written and verbal communication skills written and spoken in English Strong attention to detail with good organization skills Proficient withMicrosoft Office applications Excel Word Access Project Visio PowerPoint etc Ability to respect individuals collaborate and operate in a global multi-cultural environment with people of different backgrounds languages culture preferences time zones and requirements is mandatory PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Ability to operate in a fast-paced and complex environment Good follow-up skills to ensure accurate and timely completion of deliverables Ability to learn quickly work independently as well as in a team environment Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities PHYSICAL MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Possesses excellent problem-solving skills NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS 5 to 10 travel local and international may be required dependent upon project needs Periodically shift work hours and or attend meetings to suit a regional time zone May need to occasionally shift hours to support a go live or project release over a weekend Work Location Assignment Hybrid Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates Information Business Tech