Project Manager / IT Coordinator (Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Job Description :

The Site MES IT Coordinator serves as the primary site-level IT and MES liaison responsible for coordinating Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementation, deployment, and ongoing operational support across manufacturing facilities. This role acts as the critical interface between site operations, Quality, MSAT, Validation, IT/OT teams, Global MES organizations, vendors, system integrators, and offshore development teams.

The successful candidate will possess strong expertise in MES platforms, manufacturing operations, and digital manufacturing technologies, ensuring seamless execution of MES programs from project initiation through go-live, hypercare, and steady-state support. The role will also drive automation and digital transformation initiatives that improve operational efficiency, data visibility, compliance, and plant connectivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• MES Project Coordination & Site Governance
• Serve as the primary site-level IT coordinator and governance contact for MES implementation and support activities.
• Act as the central point of communication between site stakeholders, Global MES teams, vendors, system integrators, and offshore delivery teams.
• Coordinate all phases of the MES lifecycle, including:
• Requirements gathering
• Solution design
• Configuration and build
• Testing and validation support
• Training and user readiness
• Go-live and hypercare
• Support transition and steady-state operations
• Track and manage site-level actions, risks, issues, dependencies, decisions, and readiness activities.
• Facilitate technical and functional workshops between business users and MES delivery teams.
• Drive alignment between local manufacturing processes and enterprise MES standards/templates.

Experience

• 8+ years of experience supporting MES implementations or manufacturing IT projects within regulated manufacturing environments.
• 5+ years of experience coordinating cross-functional teams during system deployments, upgrades, and operational support.

Required Skills & Competencies Technical Skills

• 5+ years of strong understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and manufacturing operations.
• 5+ years of hands-on or functional knowledge of MES platforms such as:
• Rockwell MES (preferred)
• Werum PAS-X
• Siemens Opcenter
• PharmaSuite
• MasterControl
• 5+ years of understanding of MES integrations with:
• ERP systems
• LIMS
• Automation systems
• Barcode and labeling systems
• Reporting and analytics platforms
• Shop-floor devices
• Knowledge of SCADA, DCS, OPC, historian, and industrial connectivity technologies.
• Understanding of infrastructure, user access management, and manufacturing system support processes.
• Functional Skills
• Requirements gathering and business process analysis.
• Business process reengineering and process harmonization.
• Project coordination and stakeholder management.
• Risk, issue, and change management.
• Training coordination and user adoption support.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
• Ability to influence and align cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing industries.
• Familiarity with Computer System Validation (CSV) practices.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Life Sciences, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.

Equivalent industry experience may be considered.

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