Manufacturing Systems Integration Lead (SAP S/4HANA & MES) - Remote

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Systems Integration Lead (SAP S/4HANA & MES) to join our team on a remote basis. This role will act as the bridge between SAP and manufacturing teams, assessing integrations, identifying upgrade requirements, mitigating risks, and driving MES readiness for S/4HANA adoption.

Date published: Jul 13, 2026

Location: Bridgewater / United States

Job category: Digital

Work model: Work from Home

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

About Us

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

About Cognizant’s IoT Practice

Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IoT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things-but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.

Responsibilities

• Assess current MES environments and S/4HANA integration impacts.
• Develop upgrade and migration recommendations.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and remediation plans.
• Coordinate across SAP, MES, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Support roadmap planning, testing, and deployment readiness activities.

Requirements

• Strong experience with SAP ECC/S/4HANA and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Expertise in MES assessment, integration analysis, and upgrade planning.
• Experience with platforms such as Syncade, PharmaSuite, Opcenter, PAS-X, Camstar, or similar MES solutions.
• Ability to work with business, IT, validation, and manufacturing stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, system integrations, and data flows.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Life Sciences, Pharma, Medical Devices, Consumer Products, or Manufacturing industries.

We Offer

• Compensation: Base Pay + COLA and this position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
• Benefits:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

About the Company

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process, and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes, and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional Employment Information

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government-issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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