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Project Manager – MES (Manufacturing Execution)

Thunderhawk Technology PartnersJacksonville, FL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 17 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This remote Project Manager role offers a significant opportunity to lead impactful MES implementations within a reputable technology partner, perfect for experienced professionals eager to leverage their deep manufacturing IT expertise. You'll thrive by driving large-scale projects and collaborating with diverse teams, so seize this chance to advance your career.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Role: Project Manager – MES
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 Months
Experience Required: 10+ Years
 
Top Skills:
  • Project Management – 10+ years
  • Manufacturing IT & MES Implementations
  • MES platforms – Apriso, Rockwell, Siemens, Ignition, SAP ME/MII
  • Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) and shop-floor systems
  • Large-scale system implementations and upgrades
  • Agile / Waterfall methodologies
  • Vendor Management, Risk Management & Change Management
 
Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong MES and Manufacturing IT experience to lead end-to-end MES application projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing large-scale MES implementations and upgrades, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing vendors and risks, and driving successful shop-floor adoption.
 
Required / Essential Skills
  • 10+ years of Project Management experience.
  • Direct experience managing Manufacturing IT and MES implementation projects.
  • Hands-on project management experience with one or more MES platforms such as:
    • Apriso
    • Rockwell
    • Siemens
    • Ignition
    • SAP ME/MII
  • Strong understanding of shop-floor systems and Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM).
  • Experience with large-scale system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
  • Knowledge of hardware/software integration within manufacturing environments.
  • Strong experience with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and governance.
  • Strong risk, issue, dependency, and change management skills.
  • Experience managing vendors, contracts, and SLAs.
  • Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
  • Ability to work effectively with technical, operational, engineering, and business stakeholders.
 
Preferred Skills
  • Industry 4.0 / Smart Manufacturing experience.
  • Manufacturing digital transformation experience.
  • MES/MOM integration experience.
  • Experience with shop-floor user training and adoption.
  • Experience managing multiple workstreams and geographically distributed teams.
  • PMP or other recognized project management certification.

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Skills

Agile
PMP
Vendor Management
Waterfall

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