Director - Implementation And Project Management

We are seeking a seasoned MES Deployment Project Manager to lead and manage Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementation projects across brownfield and greenfield environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in shopfloor processes, IT / OT integration, and stakeholder management, with hands-on experience in delivering MES solutions within the discrete manufacturing domain. Experience working with global teams is essential. Key Responsibilities : - Project Leadership : - Lead end-to-end MES deployment projects (brownfield and greenfield).

• Conduct and facilitate discovery workshops to gather business and technical requirements.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines in alignment with business objectives.
• Budget & Delivery Management : - Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and cost control.
• Ensure timely delivery of project milestones with high quality and compliance.
• Stakeholder Engagement : - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, OT,SAP, production, and external vendors.
• Maintain strong communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Work effectively with global teams across different time zones and cultures.
• Technical Expertise : - Understand and map shopfloor processes to MES functionalities.
• Oversee IT / OT integration activities and ensure seamless connectivity between MES and other systems (ERP, SCADA, PLCs, etc.).
• Reporting & Tools : - Utilize tools such as MS Project for planning and tracking.
• Leverage Power BI and Tableau for project and performance reporting.
• Use DevOps for managing project workflows and documentation. Qualifications & Skills : - Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in MES project management.
• Proven track record of managing MES implementations in both brownfield and greenfield setups.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Experience with IT / OT integration and industrial automation systems.
• Experience working with global teams and managing cross-cultural communication.
• Proficiency in project management and reporting tools : MS Project, Power BI, Tableau, Azure DevOps.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Certifications : - PMP / PRINCE2 / Agile certifications.
• MES platform certifications (e.G., Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell FactoryTalk, GE Proficy, etc.).