Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Akkodis Group Nordics is seeking a Project Manager for a contract role supporting a client in Austin, Texas. The role leads end-to-end Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementations, upgrades, and digital manufacturing initiatives, overseeing project planning, cross-functional coordination, vendor management, risk mitigation, 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
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Additional voluntary benefits
- EAP program
- Commuter benefits
- A 401K plan
- Paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
- Holiday pay where applicable
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