Engineering Program Manager
Listed on 2026-06-19
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Management
IT Project Manager
Job Title – MES Project Manager - Engineering Program Manager
Job Location – 35 Cherry Hill Drive, Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America,
Duration: 12 months
Type: W2 contract
Job Description –We are seeking an experienced MES Program Manager to lead end-to-end Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementation at a regulated manufacturing site in Danvers, MA.
The role is responsible for driving the full lifecycle delivery of MES initiatives, including planning, execution, governance, go-live, and post-implementation support, while ensuring alignment with global manufacturing standards and compliance requirements.
This position requires strong hands‑on experience in MES implementation combined with solid project/program management expertise in a regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities- Lead end-to-end MES implementation and program governance for manufacturing operations
- Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, quality, and compliance across all project phases
- Coordinate cross‑functional teams including IT, manufacturing, QA, vendors, and site leadership
- Ensure successful deployment of global MES template with site‑specific configurations
- Oversee system integrations with ERP and enterprise applications (e.g., SAP, BPCS)
- Drive go‑live readiness, training, change management, and hyper‑care support
- Manage stakeholder communication, executive reporting, and vendor performance
- Identify risks/issues and implement effective resolution strategies
- Ensure minimal disruption to production during implementation and transition to steady state
- Drive continuous improvement through process optimization and lessons learned
- 5+ years of Project/Program Management experience
- Strong hands‑on experience in MES implementation projects
- Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (pharma/medical device preferred)
- Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP or BPCS preferred)
- Strong stakeholder management and cross‑functional leadership skills
- Experience in budget, vendor, and risk management
- SAP / BPCS system experience
- Strong change management and digital manufacturing transformation exposure
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