IT Project manager with Manufacturing or packaging, or distribution experience in Victor,NY - hybrid - Fulltime

Title: Senior IT Project Manager

Location: Victor, NY (HYBRID; 3 days onsite)

Longterm

Overview/Job Specifics: The following skills are MANDATORY for a candidate to be considered:

• Extensive IT PM experience as per JD
• Experience implementing Enterprise Level software
• Experience in Manufacturing Systems and/or MES, packaging, or distribution (manufacturing is preferred)
• PMP or equivalent
• BA or equivalent

Travel:

• Domestic and International Travel up to 50%, depending on the stage of the project

Scope:

The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for a multi-year/multi-phased program to implement a new Manufacturing Execution System across clients Manufacturing sites. Through the management of project and program resources, this role is responsible for the success of the program. This role will have a high degree of interaction within IT as well as with the business stakeholders and external software provider.

Job Summary:

The Sr. Project Manager will manage a multi-phased project involving the analysis, design, and deployment and development of a support structure for a new Manufacturing Execution System. The candidate will develop project plans for each phase to ensure projects are completed within scope, time, and budget. This role is accountable for projects being delivered efficiently with consistency in results. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, and the ability to drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making. This role requires excellent leadership, communication, and organization skills to ensure the successful delivery of projects that enhance our manufacturing capabilities and efficiency. The position requires extensive facilitation of, and collaboration with, cross-functional groups including engineering, manufacturing, IT, supply chain, finance, and other teams, as appropriate.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of Manufacturing Systems projects, primarily focused on the design and deployment of a Global Manufacturing Execution System.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, IT, and operations, to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Monitor and report on project progress, addressing any issues or risks that arise.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project stakeholders.
• Ensure projects and phases are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Utilize appropriate project management methodologies (ex. Agile, Waterfall, Scrum) to drive project management processes and outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes and systems.
• Ensure proper training and support occurs for team members and end-users on new systems and processes.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in manufacturing intelligence and project management.
• Apply a structured planning approach and analysis to autonomously lead initiatives while evaluating progress, establishing project timelines and ownership, identifying measures of success, and ensuring results are realized.
• Execute on various daily, weekly, and monthly tasks that are crucial to the advancement of the project including: scoping and executing programs, adjusting program strategy as needed and providing regular cadence of updates to senior leadership, acting as a business lead for projects when required.
• Collaborate with leaders from the business and IT to continually identify data-driven opportunities, build cross-functional buy-in and commitment and deliver on innovative solutions to challenging operational problems.
• Understand the goals and initiatives of the overall business and be proactive in ensuring that they are addressed in each project.
• Develop, monitor, and control project schedules with proactive risk mitigation and issue resolution.
• Resolve conflicts between competing priorities of various functions and escalate to leadership when needed in a timely manner.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate risks and roadblocks within a program.
• Take corrective actions as required to deliver complete scope, at desired quality, cost targets, on time and within budget for own projects. Effectively manage scope creep as needed.
• Lead process improvement efforts that can benefit areas across the business.
• Ensure project deliverables and tasks are appropriately resourced.
• Assess, gain team consensus, and communicate project status to Senior Management.
• Facilitate communication across all business functions and external partners.
• Maintain strong relationships and trust throughout organization by building a cross-functional network of peers and leaders.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and upkeep of standard project management processes, reports, and tools.

Travel Requirements:

• Domestic and International Travel up to 50%, depending on the stage of the project

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in project management software and tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and systems.
• Proven ability to achieve results through building partnerships and influence senior leaders, leading change without direct authority.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience managing large multi-site capital projects.
• Knowledge of data analytics and business intelligence tools.
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically with a hands-on spirit.
• Advanced conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Good business judgment, exceptional communication skills and ability to resolve conflicts diplomatically.
• Ability to simply and clearly convey and communicate complex concepts.
• Broad business understanding and ability to apply to current issues.

Experience:

• 10 years of relevant project / program management experience, preferably within manufacturing and supply chain industries, plus specific functional area experience.
• Proven experience managing projects involving Manufacturing Systems, particularly Manufacturing Execution Systems, or similar technologies.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with Problem Solving Methodologies & Value Stream Designing
• Experience managing projects in a regulated industry, medical device is preferred.
• Experience with Critical Manufacturing MES is preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certification in Agile project management (e.g., Scrum Master, PMI-ACP) is preferred.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Six Sigma Belt certification, Lean Sigma certification, or Lean experience preferred