technical project manager
A project manager is familiar with MES computer systems and can manage the activities, schedule and budget for a given project.
description
A successful candidate will be familiar with MES computer systems and can manage the activities, schedule and budget for a given project. The role will collaborate on the implementation of systems, coordination of changes and upgrades, improving the digital maturity of a manufacturing plant, and prioritization of business needs at the client site.
Key Responsibilities :
- Manage MES implementation, extension or upgrade projects
- Develop project estimates, plans and approaches to manage end-to end project execution
- Assist customer management in complex tasks such as system architecture and/or business process redesign
- Develop and maintain overall project plan
- Ensure seamless integration into existing processes and systems
- Oversee development and execution of tests
- Plan and schedule training activities for project-teams and end users
- Support or lead validation activities
- Cost controlling (internal as well as customer)
- Ensure timely delivery of the project
- Coordinate subsections of a typical large scale global MES project
Qualifications :
- University degree in a relevant area such as IT, Science, Medical or Engineering
- Knowledge of business processes in pharmaceutical and/or biotech production
- Extensive experience with life science computer systems
- Understanding of the software development life cycle and familiarity with the various phases
- Experience in software deployment in a regulated GMP environment
- Functional understanding of common MES software packages such as Honeywell POMS/POMSnet, Werum PAS-X, Rockwell ProPack Data, Camstar, SAP MES or Emerson Syncade preferred
- Strong quality mindset
- Excellent communication skills
- Readiness to travel to client sites when necessary
Location: Boston, MA
Travel: 40-75% based on client requirements (when it is safe to travel)