Project Manager

Experienced in managing complex software implementation projects and is responsible for the overall quality of delivery. The Project Manager is our face to senior executives in the client's organization and in many cases also assumes the role of account (success) manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the project budget, schedule and resources, and provide implementation guidance for the project

Directly responsible for the generation of project schedules, level of effort documents, risk assessments, gap assessments, issue tracking and cutover plans

Utilize working knowledge of Waterfall and Scrum implementation methodologies to ensure successful projects

Organize project team resources and manage task assignments

Lead in project management efforts with MES and other applications

Develop strategic relationships with the client's solution director, project manager, implementation team, key stakeholders and business / project sponsors

Provide concise/meaningful project status dashboards to client and internal project Steering Committee

Communicate and apply industry best practices to multiple areas of the project

Provide superior level customer service

Facilitate the processes associated to identifying and gathering technical design requirements, high level business requirements, and interface requirements

Become well-versed with all our internal service offerings and enhancements

Understand the importance of business intelligence (BI) and where it fits in the overall MES/MOM solution

Contribute to our internal Knowledge Base

Create postings to internal forum / knowledgebase that assist consultants with self-help troubleshooting and provide answers to common situations

Assist with maintaining any relevant SOPs for job functions

Other Duties

As assigned on a by project basisTravel Required:

Consultant should be prepared to travel up to 15% of the time

Travel required based on:

Customer requirements

Milestone delivery

Successful execution of assigned tasksCertifications

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent in work experience preferred

MESA International Certificate of Awareness (CoA) for MES/MOM Methodologies preferred

Key Responsibilities:

Understand key activity required to successfully deploy manufacturing systems (such as OpsCenter MES, Ignition SCADA, etc.) in order to effectively manage the delivery team's activities, deliverables, and dependencies between deliverables.Experience / Qualifications

Skills and Abilities Required:

Proven ability to provide strategic direction

Strong leadership skills

Need to deliver project solutions of the highest quality

Ability to manage and work collaboratively in a team environment

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Experienced working with multiple disciplines within a company

Ability to influence executive level management

Possess forward vision - ability to identify plan for and deliver successful projects

Strong communication skills - both written and in executive level presentation

Strong organizational and documentation skills

Attention to detail

Required:

2 - 5 years of experience in technical project leadership or direct project management

Direct manufacturing experience

Demonstrated knowledge in solution components, software design and development methodologies

Desired:

Experience managing implementation of Siemens Opcenter MES (Camstar)

Experience with Medical Device or Regulated Industry

Experience with Validation and Verification

Optional:

Experience with PLM systems, LIMS systems, and/or QMS systems

Experience managing implementation of Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA Platform

Experience working in a consultative role with clients

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements:

Microsoft Office Software

MS ProjectEducation

Bachelor's degree inrelated field plus a minimum of two years related experience.