Contract Role: Lead SAP MES Consultant
A premier global technology enterprise is seeking an experienced Lead SAP MES Consultant to serve as the primary US technical and functional lead for site-wide digital transformation initiatives.
Contract Duration: Nov 2026 – Dec 2027 (High likelihood of extension for future multi-site rollouts)
Location: Hybrid (Chandler, AZ highly preferred: 2 days/week on-site, full-time during go-lives. Open to West Coast candidates with periodic travel)
Status: W-2 Contract with full benefits (401k match, health/dental/vision)
Key Responsibilities
Site Leadership: Act as the primary technical lead, functional liaison, and operational voice for the US plant digitalization.
Requirements & Design: Facilitate interactive business process workshops; convert shop-floor requirements into functional specs for SAP DM/DMC.
Partner Alignment: Oversee external system integrators to evaluate technical deliverables, ensuring compliance with global architectural standards.
Cross-Border Collaboration: Partner with global Enterprise Architects to deploy and execute localized core system frameworks.
Integration & Adoption: Connect plant-floor operational technology (PLCs, OPC-UA, SAP PCo) with SAP S/4HANA/ERP engines while steering site-level change management and hypercare.
Qualifications
Core Expertise: 5+ years of MES implementation experience in complex manufacturing environments (SAP DM, DMC, or hands-on SAP ME/MII).
Technical Integration: Deep working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA or ERP execution modules, plus shop-floor OT connectivity (PCo, OPC-UA).
Vendor Steering: Proven track record directing Tier-1 consulting partners and managing cross-functional global stakeholders.
Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.