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.