Product Owner (MES)

Role Summary

The Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Product Owner is responsible for defining the strategic vision, roadmap, and value realization of the MES platform. This role ensures alignment with the organization’s digital manufacturing and transformation strategy , maximizes business value through MES capabilities, manages vendor relationships, and oversees the product lifecycle — from concept through continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Define, communicate, and maintain the MES product vision, strategy, and roadmap .

Develop business cases and ROI models to justify MES initiatives and investments.

Align the MES roadmap with corporate goals and digital transformation priorities .

Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for MES projects and enhancements.

Collaborate closely with IT, Operations, and Quality teams to ensure scalability, reliability, and compliance.

Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies (IoT, AI, Industry 4.0) to enhance MES functionality.

Oversee vendor management , including solution evaluations, upgrades, and contract negotiations.

Key Stakeholders

Operations Leadership

IT Leadership

Finance Teams

Quality Assurance Teams

External Vendors

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Strategic Roadmap Delivery : Percentage of milestones delivered on schedule.

Business Value Realization : ROI and measurable outcomes from MES initiatives.

Budget Adherence : Variance between planned and actual spending.

System Scalability & Performance : Ability to support expansion and new functionalities.

Stakeholder Satisfaction : Measured through surveys and feedback sessions.

Desired Skills

MES Strategy & Lifecycle Management : Strong understanding of MES architecture, implementation, and optimization.

Vendor Management : Experience with major MES platforms such as AVEVA, Siemens, and Werum Pas-X.

Financial Acumen : Proficiency in ROI modeling, budgeting, and cost optimization.

Data Analytics & KPIs : Skilled at leveraging MES data for business intelligence and strategic decision-making.

Industry 4.0 Knowledge : Familiarity with IoT, AI, and cloud-based MES solutions.

Regulatory Awareness : Understanding of compliance standards such as CFR21 and ISO is a plus.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Strategic thinker with the ability to set and communicate a clear vision.

Strong leadership and influencing capabilities across functions.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.

Comfortable with ambiguity and adept at driving organizational change.

High emotional intelligence and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

Analytical, results-driven, and committed to continuous improvement.