Sr Manager, Solutions Lead

ROLE SUMMARY

Every day at Pfizer we are dedicated to delivering top-notch safe and effective products to those who need them the the Digital division our commitment is reinforced by a science-driven risk-aware quality culture extending a passionate endeavor to improve patients lives.

The Senior Manager SAP GMX Data & Analytics Solutions is accountable for the end-to-end leadership delivery governance and strategic evolution of GMX-enabled data and analytics capabilities supporting global financial operational and compliance-critical reporting.

This role serves as a senior point of accountability for GMX data solutions including SAP BW SAP BPC SAP S/4HANA integrations.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

In order of importance the primary responsibilities that are critical to the performance of this role:

People Leadership and Vendor Management

• Lead mentor and provide direction to matrix colleagues analysts managers contractors and vendor resources supporting GMX data and analytics work.
• Set priorities manage capacity review deliverables and ensure high-quality execution across internal and external resources.
• Manage vendor execution deliverable quality responsiveness documentation and adherence to Pfizer standards.
• Support sourcing onboarding knowledge transfer succession planning and continuity for critical GMX analytics capabilities.

SAP GMX Solution Delivery Ownership and strategic accountability

• Own the global GMX data analytics and reporting solution portfolio across SAP BW SAP BPC SAP S/4HANA integrations and related reporting platforms.
• Serve as a senior Digital point of accountability for GMX-enabled analytics reporting reconciliation and certification capabilities.
• Provide strategic direction for GMX solution design data architecture reporting enablement operational stability and modernization.
• Ensure GMX solutions support critical Finance Controllers Supply Chain and enterprise reporting needs.
• Drive roadmap planning for GMX data and analytics capabilities balancing strategic transformation regulatory expectations business demand and operational continuity.
• Provide senior judgment on complex GMX data issues financial reporting dependencies SAP integration risks and cross-functional process impacts.

Portfolio Demand and Prioritization Management

• Manage the GMX demand pipeline in partnership with business stakeholders Digital leads and portfolio governance teams.
• Evaluate incoming work based on business value urgency regulatory/compliance impact technical feasibility and resource capacity.
• Define delivery roadmaps that balance transformation initiatives business enhancements regulatory needs and BAU stability.

Stakeholder Engagement and Business Partnership

• Act as a senior GMX solution subject matter leader for Finance Controllers Digital SAP platform teams and business stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional governance discussions design reviews roadmap planning sessions escalation forums and executive-ready updates.
• Translate complex SAP Finance GMX and data architecture topics into business-oriented recommendations and decisions.
• Influence senior stakeholders to align priorities solution direction risk mitigation and adoption strategies.
• Communicate clearly on status risks decisions dependencies and outcomes at senior leadership levels.
• Build trusted partnerships across business Digital compliance and vendor teams to drive sustainable business value.

Delivery Leadership and Operational Excellence

• Lead end-to-end delivery across requirements design development testing deployment stabilization and support transition.
• Provide senior oversight for multiple initiatives ensuring delivery quality consistency documentation and production readiness.
• Drive root-cause analysis and long-term remediation for recurring production issues data defects reconciliation breaks and process inefficiencies.
• Ensure development work follows approved standards naming conventions code review practices testing expectations and release governance.
• Improve operational processes through automation monitoring standardization knowledge management and continuous improvement.
• Ensure business-critical GMX processes have appropriate support coverage escalation paths and continuity planning.

Governance Controls Compliance and Audit Readiness

• Establish and maintain governance standards for GMX data analytics reporting certifications reconciliations and documentation.
• Ensure solutions adhere to SDLC change control testing validation audit compliance and data governance requirements.
• Maintain ownership of audit-ready artifacts process documentation design decisions control evidence and operational playbooks.
• Partner with compliance audit quality Finance and technical teams to address control gaps and improve traceability.
• Ensure testing strategies include unit testing integration testing regression testing reconciliation validation business acceptance and production readiness.
• Provide senior-level risk assessment and mitigation planning for production issues compliance concerns data integrity risks and business-impacting defects.

Communication Escalation and Executive Readiness

• Provide clear and concise status updates to leadership on delivery progress risks issues decisions and business impact.
• Prepare materials for governance forums steering discussions stakeholder reviews and operational checkpoints.
• Escalate critical risks and system issues in a timely and structured manner including recommended mitigation options.
• Drive adoption through demos knowledge-sharing sessions training support and stakeholder engagement.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science Finance Engineering Business or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in SAP BW SAP BPC Finance data solutions enterprise reporting or data platform delivery with hands-on leadership on following:
  • Data Ingestion: DataSources ODQ InfoPackages DTPs process chains and delta load management.
  • Data Modeling: Advanced DSOs Composite Providers Open ODS Views Analytic Indexes and ABAP transformation routines (start end expert routines).
  • BW Query Development: BEx Query Designer or BW Modeling Tools calculated/restricted key figures variables (replacement path customer exit SAP exit) exceptions and conditions.
  • Analysis for Office (AfO): building and maintaining AfO workbooks and input-ready planning templates for end-users.
  • Planning Functions: BPC planning functions FOX formula scripts data manager packages planning sequences and input schedules.
  • In depth ABAP programming knowledge
  • Troubleshooting: end-to-end issue diagnosis across extraction transformation loading query performance and BPC planning inconsistencies.
• Deep experience with GMX EarnIn Finance close certifications reconciliations or related financial reporting processes.
  • Demonstrated experience with SAP BPC (Standard or Embedded) including planning model configuration logic scripts/FOX formulas input schedules and consolidation processes.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams managing direct reports or providing formal work direction to matrixed and/or contracted resources.
  • Functional knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Sales & Distribution (SD): pricing condition technique (condition types condition tables access sequences pricing procedures condition records).
  • Working knowledge of SAP Material Master data concepts: material types plant and sales organization views valuation class pricing-relevant fields classification/characteristics and their relevance to BW extraction and reporting.
  • Finance domain knowledge in Product Costing (CO-PC): standard cost estimates cost component structures material ledger/actual costing and variance analysis; and General Ledger (FI-GL): G/L account master data document types posting keys and period-end closing processes.
  • Understanding of Finance master data governance: company codes controlling areas cost centers profit centers and G/L account master data structures.
  • Exceptional verbal written communication and organizational skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse technical and business teams.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment managing competing priorities.
• Experience with SOX GMP audit compliance validation or financial control expectations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• SAP certification in BW BPC or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).

• Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or SAP BOBJ tools

• Demonstrated ability to develop roadmaps manage portfolio demand and communicate delivery outcomes to senior stakeholders.

• Experience in a pharmaceutical life sciences or regulated industry.

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers develop and coach others oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

May require occasional evening or weekend support during critical close cycles major deployments production cutovers business-critical incidents or financial reporting deadlines.

May require limited domestic or international travel for stakeholder engagement planning sessions workshops team collaboration or program governance.

OTHER JOB DETAILS:
- Last Day to Apply: August 25 2026
- Work Location Assignment: Hybrid 2-3 days onsite/week any US Digital Pfizer site (Pfizer LIFYD)
- Eligible for employee referral bonus

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $124400.00 to $207400.00.* In addition this position is eligible for participation in Pfizers Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of lifes moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution paid vacation holiday and personal days paid caregiver/parental and medical leave and health benefits to include medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site U.S. Benefits (). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa FL or any location outside of the United States. * The annual base salary for this position in Tampa FL ranges from $111900.00 to $186500.00. This role is posted in multiple locations. If you are applying for the role in an secondary job posting location where pay transparency regulations apply your Talent Advisor will share the local pay information with you during the first interview.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN O-1 H-1B etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

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