Senior IT Technical Specialist (Contract) in Plano

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Job Title: Senior IT Technical Specialist

Location: Plano, TX (100% On-site)

Duration: 5 Months (with possible extensions)

Rate: $65 - $80/hr

Contract Type: W2 only

(Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. No C2C, 1099, OPT, or sponsorship available.)

Job Summary:

The IT Sr. Technical Specialist is responsible for aligning technology solutions with business strategies, primarily supporting senior management. This individual serves as a principal designer for complex systems and subsystems and provides strategic guidance across IT and business functions. The role requires a deep understanding of current technologies, tools, and design patterns, particularly in regulated industries.

Core Responsibilities:

• Partner with functional groups to clarify business needs and develop long-term system strategies.

• Design, configure, and lead implementation of complex enterprise systems (including SAP and MES systems).

• Provide technical consultancy for business process improvements and emerging technology adoption.

• Advise on solution risks, benefits, cost impacts, and alignment with business goals.

• Coordinate with internal IT teams and customers to resolve conflicts and track project progress.

• Lead and mentor technical teams; foster collaboration to meet project goals.

• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and divisional standards.

• Perform configuration responsibilities in specialized systems.

• Communicate system design options and maintain alignment across stakeholders.

Specific Responsibilities & Technical Experience:

• 5–10 years experience deploying and maintaining POMS or other MES systems.

• 5 years experience in recipe design/configuration within MES platforms.

• Proven history authoring validation documents and working with SLC processes in pharmaceutical or medical device environments.

• Experience with MES deployments on manual (paper-based) lines.

• Familiarity with document management systems (e.g., Windchill, M-Files, TCE) for routing/storing software documentation.

• 5 years implementing and configuring MES integrations with:

  • ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

  • Equipment management systems (Infor, Maximo)

  • Training systems (Isotrain, ComplianceWire)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

• 10–13 years of experience in IT systems design, consulting, or technical architecture.

• Proven ability to align technology with strategic goals and deliver large-scale system solutions.

• Deep understanding of enterprise tools, technologies, and system configuration (SAP experience highly desirable).

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

(Blue Star Partners LLC will not sponsor applicants for work visas including but not limited to H-1B, L-1, TN, OPT, CPT, or other visa statuses.)

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