Project Manager - MES - InvestM Technology LLC : Job Details

Title: Project Manager - MES

Location: Victor, NY (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)

Duration: Full-time/ Permanent

Overview/Job Specifics:

The following skills are MANDATORY for a candidate to be considered:

• Extensive IT PM experience
• Experience implementing Enterprise Level software
• Experience in Manufacturing Systems and/or MES, packaging, or distribution (manufacturing is preferred)

Job Summary:

• The Sr. Project Manager will manage a multi-phased project involving the analysis, design, and deployment and development of a support structure for a new Manufacturing Execution System.
• The candidate will develop project plans for each phase to ensure projects are completed within scope, time, and budget.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, and the ability to drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making.
• This role requires excellent leadership, communication, and organization skills to ensure the successful delivery of projects that enhance our manufacturing capabilities and efficiency.
• The position requires extensive facilitation of, and collaboration with, cross-functional groups including engineering, manufacturing, IT, supply chain, finance, and other teams, as appropriate.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of Manufacturing Systems projects, primarily focused on the design and deployment of a Global Manufacturing Execution System.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, IT, and operations, to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Monitor and report on project progress, addressing any issues or risks that arise.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project stakeholders.
• Ensure projects and phases are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Utilize appropriate project management methodologies (ex. Agile, Waterfall, Scrum) to drive project management processes and outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes and systems.
• Ensure proper training and support occurs for team members and end-users on new systems and processes.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in manufacturing intelligence and project management.
• Apply a structured planning approach and analysis to autonomously lead initiatives while evaluating progress, establishing project timelines and ownership, identifying measures of success, and ensuring results are realized.
• Execute on various daily, weekly, and monthly tasks that are crucial to the advancement of the project including: scoping and executing programs, adjusting program strategy as needed and providing regular cadence of updates to senior leadership, acting as a business lead for projects when required.
• Collaborate with leaders from the business and IT to continually identify data-driven opportunities, build cross-functional buy-in and commitment and deliver on innovative solutions to challenging operational problems.
• Understand the goals and initiatives of the overall business and be proactive in ensuring that they are addressed in each project.
• Develop, monitor, and control project schedules with proactive risk mitigation and issue resolution.
• Resolve conflicts between competing priorities of various functions and escalate to leadership when needed in a timely manner.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate risks and roadblocks within a program.
• Take corrective actions as required to deliver complete scope, at desired quality, cost targets, on time and within budget for own projects.
• Lead process improvement efforts that can benefit areas across the business.
• Ensure project deliverables and tasks are appropriately resourced.
• Assess, gain team consensus, and communicate project status to Senior Management.
• Facilitate communication across all business functions and external partners.
• Maintain strong relationships and trust throughout organization by building a cross-functional network of peers and leaders.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and upkeep of standard project management processes, reports, and tools.

Travel Requirements:

• Domestic and International Travel up to 50%, depending on the stage of the project

Experience:

• 10 years of relevant project / program management experience, preferably within manufacturing and supply chain industries, plus specific functional area experience.
• Proven experience managing projects involving Manufacturing Systems, particularly Manufacturing Execution Systems, or similar technologies.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with Problem Solving Methodologies & Value Stream Designing
• Experience managing projects in a regulated industry, medical device is preferred.
• Experience with Critical Manufacturing MES is preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certification in Agile project management (e.g., Scrum Master, PMI-ACP) is preferred.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Six Sigma Belt certification, Lean Sigma certification, or Lean experience preferred