Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Diverse Lynx is seeking a Project Manager with MES expertise to lead end-to-end manufacturing execution system application projects. The role is responsible for strategic planning, cross-functional coordination, project performance monitoring, risk and vendor management, and change management to drive successful implementation and user adoption.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and implementation of MES application projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and senior management
- Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring effective collaboration among technical, operational, and engineering stakeholders
- Monitor project progress, track performance, and implement corrective actions as necessary to ensure successful project delivery
- Identify and manage project risks and issues, proactively developing mitigation strategies
- Prepare and present regular status reports to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting project milestones, risks, and budget status
- Ensure adherence to project management best practices and organizational standards
- Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs) as needed for project execution
- Facilitate change management processes related to the new MES systems, ensuring shop-floor user adoption and training
- Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and new technologies relevant to Industry 4.0 and manufacturing execution
Skills
- 10+ years of experience in project management, with a direct focus on manufacturing IT and MES (e.g., Apriso, Rockwell, Siemens, Ignition, SAP ME/MII) implementation projects
- Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale system implementations and upgrades
- Strong knowledge of shop-floor systems, manufacturing operations management (MOM), and hardware/software integration processes
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering results
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
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