MES Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced MES Project Manager to lead Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and ERP-related initiatives within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, MES implementations, SAP ERP integrations, and cross-functional team leadership. This role requires managing system enhancements, upgrades, testing, production support, and driving projects through successful completion.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and manage MES, manufacturing systems, and ERP-related projects from planning through implementation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver project milestones on time and within scope.
• Oversee MES integrations with ERP systems and support manufacturing process improvements.
• Manage system upgrades, maintenance activities, production support, and issue resolution.
• Plan and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), business validation, and deployment activities.
• Facilitate project meetings, manage project schedules, risks, dependencies, and priorities.
• Collaborate with business, IT, and manufacturing stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system and process-related issues impacting manufacturing operations.
• Track project progress and communicate status, risks, and deliverables to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience supporting MES, manufacturing systems, or SAP/ERP initiatives.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and their integration with ERP platforms.
• Experience managing system upgrades, testing cycles, maintenance activities, and production support.
• Hands-on experience coordinating User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and business validation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects successfully.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing systems and process-related issues.
• Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP ERP (ECC and/or S/4HANA).
• Experience supporting MES integrations with SAP manufacturing processes and routings.
• Experience participating in SAP S/4HANA migration or transformation projects.
• PMP, Agile, or equivalent Project Management certification.
• Experience working with one or more Manufacturing Execution System (MES) platforms.