[Remote] Project Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Akkodis Group Nordics is seeking a Project Manager for a remote contract role supporting a client in Austin, Texas. The role leads end-to-end Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementations, upgrades, and digital manufacturing initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams, vendors, project plans, risks, change management, and user adoption.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of MES application projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, timelines, and budget requirements
• Develop comprehensive project plans, define project scope and objectives, and manage resources throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, engineering, operations, IT, and vendor partners, to ensure successful project implementation
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issue, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain project performance and delivery objectives
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs) to support MES implementation and ongoing operational success
• Drive change management, user training, and shop-floor adoption initiatives to ensure a smooth transition and effective utilization of MES solutions

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Engineering, Manufacturing Systems, Business, or a related field
• 10+ years of project management experience, with a direct focus on Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementation and manufacturing IT projects
• Proven experience managing large-scale MES deployments, system upgrades, and manufacturing digital transformation initiatives within enterprise environments
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, shop-floor systems, MOM, hardware/software integrations, and project management methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• Commuter benefits
• 401K plan
• The flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets individual needs
• Associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
• Holiday pay where applicable

Company Overview

Akkodis Group Nordics, operates as a specialized tech cluster, combining expertise in Digital Engineering and Edge Technology. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Zug, Zug, CHE, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.akkodis.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

Akkodis Group Nordics has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 106 in 2026, 141 in 2025, 121 in 2024, 67 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.