MES Project Manager

Overview

We are looking for a proactive and strong communicator with excellent organizational skills to take on the role of an MES Project Manager and lead critical DxOps (Digital Operations) initiatives within our MES space. This position offers a unique opportunity to oversee high-impact projects that drive innovation and directly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our customers' operations. If you’re passionate about managing large, complex projects and shaping the future of manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Build schedules, requirements, resource plans, quality plans, prioritize initiatives, and proactively identify and address potential setbacks.
• Work with software engineers to deliver solutions and features in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure efficient, effective solution development and sustainable implementation.
• Prepare project correspondence and presentations as needed for status reports, stakeholder updates, meetings, etc.
• Ensure project documentation is complete, current, and available for review by all parts of the organization.
• Provide day-to-day coordination and quality assurance for projects and tasks.
• Be able to communicate effectively with the customer by building deep subject matter expertise in their business.
• Author Statements of Work (SOWs) to scope customer requests.
• Communicate program status, risks, and issues to executives and project teams.
• Instill a culture of collaboration and support throughout your projects teams.
• Effectively influence leaders and key partners to gain alignment.
• Ideate and implement project management frameworks and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering discipline or Computer Science.
• Minimum three years' experience with project management or related experience in delivering Automation/IT type projects.
• Possess relevant industry or technology knowledge.
• Demonstrated success at simultaneously managing multiple complex projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, and be self-motivated.
• Must have flexibility with working styles.
• Ability to make efficient decisions, even with vague information.
• Extensive experience with direct customer contact.Ability to drive administrative and operational deliverables to completion.
• Must have excellent conflict resolution and people interface skills.
• Must be able to interface with all levels of management.
• Superior listening and data gathering skills.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of software design, starting with a systems-level comprehension from the hardware and software systems to frameworks.
• Software integration experience in a manufacturing or consumer environment.
• Experience building and managing relationships with customers, vendors, and other external partners in conjunction with business development.
• Ability to document high-level, end-to-end project execution strategy for project sales proposal documentation.
• Ability to present key project execution plan highlights and differentiators for client proposal review presentations.

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Competitive Base Salary: $90,000–$140,000, depending on experience
• Performance Bonuses: Bonus structure designed to reward results
• Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments
• Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match
• Time Off: Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time
• Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support