Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Beacon Technologies is looking for a Senior Project Manager with manufacturing experience to help our client in Appleton, WI over the next 12+ months on site. This position will help analyze and lead process improvement and change management efforts to increase efficiencies across manufacturing systems to help increase output.

This position is 100% on site in Appleton - no hybrid or fully remote option available.

Senior Project Manager (Manufacturing/Industrial/Supply Chain)
Duration: 12+ month project, ongoing initiative

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead transformative Digital Technology (DT) initiatives. This is a pivotal role focused on evolving the manufacturing culture and processes for our world-class products. We are looking for a "change agent" who can navigate a complex environment with many moving parts which includes maintaining our legendary quality while implementing processes that significantly increase production output. You will bridge the gap between Digital Technology and shop-floor operations, ensuring that IT solutions directly translate to manufacturing efficiency.

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in IT or Digital Technology project management, specifically leading large, complex, cross-segment initiatives.
• Manufacturing & Operations Expertise: Proven track record working with manufacturing systems, supply chain stakeholders, and plant leadership.
• Change Management Leadership: Demonstrated ability to "control the chaos" in environments undergoing cultural and process transformations.
• Financial Acumen: Experience managing project budgets exceeding $250K (forecasting, estimating, and cost control).
• Technical Proficiency: Mastery of Microsoft Project, Office Suite, and professional PPM tools (e.g., Clarity, ServiceNow, or SharePoint).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Skills:

• ERP/MES Experience: Prior experience implementing or integrating ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) or MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) is highly helpful.
• Professional Certification: PMP, CAPM, or Agile certifications (CSM).
• Methodology Expertise: Strong understanding of PMBOK principles across Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid environments.
• Heavy Industry Background: Experience specifically within industrial or operations-driven environments.

Additional Insights for Candidates:

• Dynamic Environment: This role requires a leader who is energetic and comfortable with high visibility. You will be the primary point of contact for plant leadership and global DT teams.
• On-site Collaboration: Being 100% on-site in the Appleton area allows for direct engagement with the manufacturing process, including occasional visits to the production floor to understand operational bottlenecks firsthand.
• Process Innovation: A major focus of this role is increasing manufacturing output through better process discipline without sacrificing the quality brand.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Are you looking to advance your career in information technology? Beacon Technologies offers career advancement opportunities, extensive training, and excellent benefits including paying for health and dental premiums for salaried employees. In addition to providing interesting opportunities, Beacon Technologies provides that old fashioned, personal touch, so you feel like a part of the Beacon team. 

Beacon Technologies, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer with a functioning Affirmative Action Plan. It is the policy of Beacon Technologies, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, ancestry, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Beacon Technologies, Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.