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Role: MES Project Manager || W2 only
Location: Remote, supporting PST hours + occasional travel to Lodi, CA (travel expenses reimbursed)
Duration: 6+ months with strong potential to extend
Start Date: September 8, 2026
Interview Process: One and done
Additional Information
This role involves collaboration with offshore teams. While not an extremely frequent occurrence, there may be instances where early morning or late evening calls are needed to accommodate time zone differences.
Reason for Need
The current MES Project Manager is retiring. Our client is looking for someone to join the team and take over a large MES implementation effort.
Application / Project Overview
Our client, a global medical device and diagnostics manufacturer, is undertaking a large-scale Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementation and is seeking an experienced MES Project Manager to join the team on a 6-month engagement. This role is stepping in as the current MES PM transitions into retirement and will take ownership of driving the implementation forward.
The ideal candidate will bring strong program management discipline, hands-on experience in regulated manufacturing environments, and the ability to align cross-functional stakeholders around a shared implementation roadmap.
The MES platform currently being implemented is Camstar / Siemens Opcenter.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Lead and manage day-to-day execution of the MES implementation project
Coordinate across IT, Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering stakeholder groups
Track project timelines, milestones, risks, and budget
Facilitate regular status meetings and provide updates to leadership
Drive resolution of roadblocks and cross-team dependencies
Ensure project documentation and change controls align with regulatory requirements
Support knowledge transfer and continuity from the outgoing MES PM
Required Qualifications / Must-Have Skills
PMP certification
Proven Project Management experience within an MES/manufacturing systems environment
Background in medical device and/or manufacturing industries
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Comfortable driving work independently in a fast-paced, high-visibility project
Solid understanding of manufacturing operations and production workflows
Nice-to-Have Skills
Camstar / Siemens Opcenter experience strongly preferred; experience with other MES platforms such as POMSnet, Werum PAS-X, or similar will also be considered
MES implementation experience
Familiarity with validation processes in regulated manufacturing (GMP/FDA)
Experience supporting MES projects through validation, go-live, and hypercare
Prior experience with system implementation transitions or PM handoffs
Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing exposure
Education / Certification Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field
PMP certification required
Additional certifications in Lean/Six Sigma a plus
Thank you,
Sudhanshu Srivastav
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