Manufacturing Systems Integration Lead (SAP S/4HANA & MES) - Remote at Cognizant
Richmond, VA
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Jul 13, 2026
Richmond, VA
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
This role focuses on evaluating how existing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) are affected by SAP S/4HANA transformations. Day-to-day work involves assessing MES landscapes, analyzing integrations, developing migration and upgrade recommendations, and coordinating across SAP, manufacturing, IT, and quality teams. It suits candidates with hands-on experience in both SAP ECC/S/4HANA and MES platforms, ideally within regulated or manufacturing-heavy industries.
Senior level · Remote · Full-time
“or” means any one of them counts — you don't need all of them.
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Why we read it this way (8)
The MES platform requirement (Syncade, PharmaSuite, Opcenter, PAS-X, Camstar, or similar) is listed under Key Requirements with 'or similar' language — the requirement is for MES platform experience; the named tools are treated as interchangeable alternatives for a single hard gate.
No specific compensation figures are provided — the posting references 'Base Pay + COLA' and a discretionary annual incentive but gives no numeric range.
Industry experience (Life Sciences, Pharma, Medical Devices, Consumer Products, Manufacturing) is explicitly listed under 'Preferred' and is not a hard gate.
The posting notes no visa sponsorship is available, which may narrow the effective candidate pool.
The title 'MES Liaison / MES Upgrade Assessment Lead' carries no explicit seniority level, but the scope — leading assessments, driving readiness, coordinating across multiple stakeholder groups — supports a Senior classification.
SOC classification is Medium confidence: the role is primarily systems/integration analysis (15-1211), but the SAP-specific consulting and upgrade-planning focus could also fit 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other).
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): integration analysis.
Caller marked this a fully-remote role — scored against the national candidate pool.
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