Project Manager - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

**Job Title:** Project Manager - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Location - Bangalore.

Experience - 8+ years

**Position Overview:**

The Project Manager for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project's objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.

**Key Requirements:**

- A minimum of 8+ years of experience with at least 2 years of relevant experience in Project Management

- Coming from MES or manufacturing background is required

- Experience in DELMIA Apriso and/or Ortems will be good (Apriso is the core MES, Ortems is scheduling and planning only)

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Lead the planning and implementation of MES projects.

- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.

- Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.

- Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.

- Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.

- Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.

- Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.

- Determine and assess the need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle.

- Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.

- Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.

- Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.

- Track project milestones and deliverables.

- Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.

- Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.

- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.

- Define project success criteria