Ahmed B.-IT Project Manager
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IT Project Manager
Sanofi
- Planning, execution and management of complex IT projects in production and laboratory environments, with full responsibility for budget, resources and timelines.
- Analysis of the existing IT landscape, identification of optimization potential and development of a standardization and modernization roadmap together with global operations.
- Management of software implementations and system replacements from requirements analysis, requirements specification, vendor selection and testing through to go-live.
- Central interface between internal departments (Production, Quality, Engineering, Global IT) and external service providers, including contract and performance management.
- Risk management, status reporting and preparation of decision papers for Steering Committees and global management.
- Promoting a culture of innovation and change through structured change management and user enablement.
- Ensuring regulatory requirements (GxP, cGMP), including qualification and validation (IQ, OQ, PQ).
IT Project Manager
Sanofi
- Planning, execution and management of complex IT projects in production and laboratory environments, with full responsibility for budget, resources and timelines.
- Analysis of the existing IT landscape, identification of optimization potential and development of a standardization and modernization roadmap together with global operations.
- Management of software implementations and system replacements from requirements analysis, requirements specification, vendor selection and testing through to go-live.
- Central interface between internal departments (Production, Quality, Engineering, Global IT) and external service providers, including contract and performance management.
- Risk management, status reporting and preparation of decision papers for Steering Committees and global management.
- Promoting a culture of innovation and change through structured change management and user enablement.
- Ensuring regulatory requirements (GxP, cGMP), including qualification and validation (IQ, OQ, PQ).
Global IT Business Partner / Team Lead
Bayer Animal Health / Elanco
- Functional leadership of a team of 3 IT Business Partners: task allocation, prioritization, professional development and employee motivation.
- Responsibility for the global application landscape (MES, LIMS, Empower, StarLIMS) across 5 production sites, including demand, budget and service provider management.
- Development and implementation of an application and standardization strategy focused on a consistent system architecture and interfaces to ERP/SAP.
- System responsibility for business-critical applications: integration into the IT infrastructure, authorization concepts, data integrity and implementation of IT security requirements.
- Management of external service providers and consulting partners, including contract negotiations, performance evaluation and acceptance.
- Regular reporting to global IT management and the site management teams.
IT System Architect / Project Manager
Alcon CibaVision GmbH
- Design and implementation of the system architecture for manufacturing IT and connection of new production technologies to the existing IT landscape.
- Management of MES modules throughout their entire lifecycle, including change management and system validation (IQ, OQ, PQ) according to GxP and GAMP 5.
- Analysis and documentation of business processes and technical requirements as a basis for specifications and audits.
- Management of external service providers to coordinate technical deliveries, contractual scope and timelines.
IT Project Manager
Teva Biotech
- Management of IT projects for Quality and Production, with responsibility for planning, budget tracking and stakeholder reporting.
- Execution of testing and acceptance phases (FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ) with internal teams and suppliers through to production deployment.
- Implementation of IT solutions and process improvements together with cross-functional teams.
MES Implementation Project Manager (Werum PAS-X)
Werum IT Solutions
- Managed complete MES implementation projects at manufacturing companies, from requirements gathering through concept development and configuration to go-live and hypercare, on time and within budget.
- Translated production, logistics, and quality processes into system designs, solution concepts, and implementation plans.
- Created and maintained CSV documentation, including validation plans, test protocols, and final reports in accordance with cGMP and GxP.
- Conducted module tests, FAT, SAT, and system validation to ensure quality and compliance.
Field Service Engineer
Halliburton
- Coordinated technical service activities with customer-specific requirements, safety standards, and operational objectives.
Regional Key User (MES)
Dräxlmaier
- Administered MES modules for production, logistics, and quality and supported rollouts across multiple locations.
- Provided second-level support, analyzed incidents, and coordinated change requests.
- Conducted workshops and training sessions for local key users to increase user acceptance.
Technical Support Engineer
ABEBA Services
- Led the Valor project to optimize production systems, including installation, support, and maintenance.
- Provided first- and second-level support and coordinated change requests.
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Information Technology, Healthcare, Automotive, and Energy.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Customer Service.
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Education
Staatliche Ingenieurshochschule Sousse, (ENISO)
Applied Computer Science · Sousse, Tunisia
Institut für die Vorbereitung auf das Ingenieurstudium, (IPEIM)
Monastir, Tunisia
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Ahmed is based in Meerbusch, Germany.
Ahmed speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).
Ahmed has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Ahmed has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Ahmed may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Ahmed would be well-suited for roles such as: IT Project Manager, Global IT Business Partner / Team Lead, IT System Architect / Project Manager.
Ahmed's most recent position is IT Project Manager at Sanofi.
In recent years, Ahmed has worked for Sanofi and Bayer Animal Health / Elanco.
Ahmed is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, and Information Technology. Ahmed also has some experience in Healthcare, Automotive, and Energy.
Ahmed is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Quality Assurance. Ahmed also has some experience in Customer Service and Procurement.
Ahmed has recently worked in industries like Pharmaceutical and Manufacturing.
Ahmed has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.
Ahmed holds a Master in Applied Computer Science from Staatliche Ingenieurshochschule Sousse, (ENISO).
Ahmed will be available full-time from December 2026.
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