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SeniorProjectManager–DigitalMES(2yearFTC)
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“Senior Project Manager – Digital MES (2 year FTC). Skills: Project management, MES implementation, Digital transformation. Lead MES project lifecycle. Develop integrated site schedule”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver MES solution safely; Deliver MES solution on time; Deliver MES solution within budget; Minimal disruption to production
Industry & Context.
Risk mitigation; Issue resolution; Recovery planning
BPSS clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Technology, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience, Extensive project management experience delivering complex digital or manufacturing system projects, Demonstrated experience implementing MES, ERP, or similar shop-floor systems in a live production environment, Proven ability to manage schedule, budget, and scope with measurable results, Risk and issue management capabilities, Experience working with external suppliers and managing contracts, Proficiency with project management tools for scheduling, resource planning, and reporting, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
Nice to Have
Master’s degree in engineering, Business, or related discipline, Formal project management certification (PMP, Prince2, or equivalent), Experience in aerospace, aviation, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries, Direct experience with MES platforms, Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices, Written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage stakeholders, Demonstrated ability to lead and influence in a matrixed environment
What You'll Do.
Lead MES project lifecycle
Develop integrated site schedule
Drive stage-gate reviews
Manage site project baseline
Track progress and forecast completion
Maintain risk and issue log
Identify schedule and cost risks
Propose recovery plans
Escalate issues with options
Protect production continuity
Plan cutovers and data migrations
Define readiness activities
Coordinate training and floor support
Ensure stable transition
Lead cross-functional site core team
Facilitate decisions on process standardization
Ensure alignment with site requirements
Manage MES and related services suppliers
Oversee supplier performance
Conduct supplier check-ins
Build and execute communication plan
Provide project status updates
Support change management activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional site core team; Plant leadership; Functional teams; Third-party suppliers; Site and functional stakeholders; Shop leadership; Supervisors; Operations; Manufacturing engineering; Quality; Planning; Materials; IT/OT; Maintenance; Sourcing; Legal; Site leadership; Shop-floor users
Communication Scope
Site leadership communication; Functional stakeholder communication; Shop-floor user communication; Project status updates; Decision needs communication
Process & Methodology
Schedule management, Cost management, Risk management, Scope management, Budget management, Requirements gathering, Design, Build, Test, Deployment, Stabilisation, Stage-gate reviews, Resource planning, Reporting, Change management, Supplier management, Contract management
Full Job Description
# ******Job Description Summary****** The Senior Project Manager – Digital MES, is responsible for delivering a new Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for our Cheltenham facility. This is the first site to be upgraded as part of a global programme of similar upgrades. Working closely with the IT project manager, this role owns the end-to-end deployment of the MES solution at Cheltenham. The post holder will have a strong emphasis on schedule, cost, risk management, production continuity, cross-functional collaboration, and supplier contract management. Youll partner closely with plant leadership, functional teams and third-party suppliers to ensure the solution is delivered safely on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption to production. *Please note* This is a two year fixed term contract. # **Job Description** _Program & Delivery Management_ * Lead the full lifecycle of the site MES project from planning and requirements through design, build, test, deployment, and stabilisation. * Develop and maintain an integrated site-level schedule covering process design, system configuration, infrastructure, data readiness, testing, training, cutover, and change management. * Drive clear stage-gate reviews with site and functional stakeholders, ensuring decisions, scope, and priorities are documented and understood. _Schedule, Cost & Risk Management_ * Establish and manage the site project baseline for schedule and budget, tracking progress, forecasting to completion and managing integration with global programme. * Maintain a structured risk and issue log, with clear owners, mitigation plans, and follow-up. * Proactively identify schedule and cost risks, propose recovery plans, and escalate issues when needed with recommended options. _Production Continuity & Operational Readiness_ * Protect production continuity by planning cutovers, data migrations, and system changes around key production windows and customer deliveries. * Work with shop leadership and supervi
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