Manager, IT - Guadalajara, México - Baxter Global

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This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

For you, it's all about the people. As a Mgr, IT-MES , your impact on patient care is always top of mind. Your desire for challenging, purposeful work and eagerness to meet unforeseen challenges head-on provide robust opportunities to grow your career as a business-focused IT partner. Baxter trusts and appreciates your curious and collaborative problem-solving nature. You enjoy taking ownership of processes that enable the business to work and serve our customers more efficiently.

A global transformation is happening across our IT function—one where we are intentionally and thoughtfully reimagining how we partner with the business. Your expertise is a welcome addition and will be crucial in developing fresh solutions to optimize our technology for all of Baxter. You enjoy seeing the connection between the future and today as we look to simplify our technology landscape. Your past experiences and enthusiasm for innovation will help us streamline systems and initiatives, break down IT silos and work in an agile, hyper-collaborative model. To drive transformation, we will work smarter, not harder—which means you will be able to focus on value-driven outcomes while gaining regular exposure to the business as you grow your career with Baxter.

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven IT Manager to be part of the Baxter Global IT Manufacturing Operations – Global MES Center of Excellence. As an IT Manager for MES, you will be responsible for managing implementations, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our MES software portfolio and infrastructure, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our manufacturing processes.

We bring value for Baxter by optimizing technology. It's why we are shifting our approach to a capabilities-first attitude. A leaner technology blueprint will help us drive speed, simplicity, and collaboration. Embracing new technologies and methodologies helps us to keep up with a constantly evolving market—which means we can continue to save and sustain lives across the globe.

We build relationships with one another to get the work done—winning, failing and learning together. We're an ambitious community of experts who are driven to improve our skills and deepen our knowledge. Our teams embrace workplace flexibility, combining the best of both on-site and remote work environments. Monthly check-ins replace annual performance reviews and offer a more personalized approach to your career development. Leadership encourages you to invest in yourself through a variety of learning opportunities. We move quickly, giving you the chance to grow and diversify your portfolio during times of change.

As a Mgr, IT-MES, you will have the opportunity to lead by example, and enjoy mentoring and learning from others. Here, you are trusted to manage your own time and are given opportunities to grow your career as you wish.

As Baxter transforms our IT organization into an innovative and strategic partner to the business, a key initiative is to invest in our IT talent in order to develop new skills and stronger eye for business. You are encouraged to take thoughtful action in developing your career and are given a myriad of resources to make that a reality. Think training, conferences, certifications, and support for advanced degrees. We live and breathe technology, but we also recognize space outside of work is needed. Take paid time off when you need to and come back refreshed so we can continue to save and sustain lives

• MES Implementations: Lead implementations of MES solutions, working closely with multi-functional teams, including manufacturing, engineering, and IT, to ensure successful integration with existing systems and processes.
• System Maintenance: Oversee the ongoing maintenance and updates of the MES software, ensuring it remains up-to-date, secure, and optimized for peak performance.
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with key stakeholders to see opportunities for process improvement within the manufacturing environment. Implement and monitor MES enhancements to increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve overall operational efficiency.
• Team Leadership: Work with MES specialists and developers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the team's success in meeting project deadlines and goals.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure the MES systems adhere to applicable industry regulations, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Training and User Support: Develop training programs for manufacturing personnel and provide ongoing support to ensure smooth adoption and effective utilization of the MES systems.
• Integration and Data Analysis: Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate MES data with other enterprise systems (such as ERP, PLM, LIMS) and leverage data analytics to drive informed decision-making.
• Budgeting and Cost Control: Manage the IT budget for MES projects and initiatives, optimize resources and expenses to achieve project objectives and deliver projects on time and on budget.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field plus 7 years of experience in software development and implementation projects. Advanced degrees or relevant certifications are advantageous.
• 3+ years of hands-on design, development, and deployment of MES with an emphasis on recipe design, development and configuration using Databases (Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, etc.)
• Solid skills in methods and technologies to support manufacturing data integrations (SQL, Web Services, data mapping, etc.)
• Demonstrable experience as an IT Manager or in a leadership role specifically focused on MES implementation and management within a manufacturing environment.
• Deep understanding of MES software and its integration with manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as ISA-95 and compliance requirements (e.g., FDA regulations for medical device manufacturers).
• Solid project management skills, including planning, resource allocation, and risk management. Agile and scrum experience a plus
• Superb communication skills to effectively collaborate with multi-functional teams and collaborators at all levels.
• Analytical attitude with the ability to interpret data and identify areas for improvement.
• Experience working in a regulated environment with knowledge of regulatory and industry standards, such as FDA regulations, ISO standards, and GMP
• Experience in working with manufacturing equipment and processes is a plus.
• Knowledge of MES frameworks such as POMS or POMSnet or Siemens-Opcenter Execution Medical Device (CAMSTAR) or Siemens-Opcenter Execution Pharma (XFP) is a plus.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking in English and Spanish. Portuguese is a plus.

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