Job Summary
The Project Manager oversees end-to-end delivery of software and industrial system implementation projects, ensuring that solutions are deployed successfully, integrated with operational environments, adopted by users, and aligned with business objectives. This role manages the full project lifecycle —from scoping, planning, and vendor coordination to configuration, integration, testing, deployment, and stabilization —with a strong focus on enterprise systems and shopfloor/OT integration (e.g., SCADA, machine connectivity, and manufacturing systems).The PM is responsible for ensuring quality execution, secure and scalable system design, clear communication, and measurable business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Delivery Management • Lead full lifecycle software and industrial system implementation projects, including requirements confirmation, solution design validation, configuration, integration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support. • Develop project plans, timelines, scope, and deliverables based on business and operational needs, including phased rollout for machine connectivity. • Monitor progress, manage risks, resolve issues, and ensure alignment to schedule, budget, and operational constraints. 2. Software & Industrial System Implementation Leadership • Manage implementation of enterprise and industrial systems such as ERP modules, MES, SCADA, workflow automation, CRM, analytics platforms, and custom manufacturing solutions. • Oversee SCADA and OT system implementation, including: • OT servers and workstations setup • High availability design • System integration and interfaces • Access control and cybersecurity compliance • Ensure alignment between IT systems and shopfloor operations through effective system architecture and integration planning. • Ensure technical and functional requirements are translated accurately into scalable and secure system solutions. 3. Machine Connectivity & Data Integration • Drive machine data connectivity initiatives, ensuring integration between shopfloor equipment and enterprise platforms. • Define and manage phased implementation approach for machine onboarding and data availability. • Coordinate integration design covering APIs, data flows, interfaces, and interoperability across IT and OT systems. • Support initiatives related to industrial data capture, monitoring, and analytics readiness 4. Cross-Functional Coordination • Collaborate with Business stakeholders, Manufacturing/Operations teams, IT, Data, QA, Infrastructure, and external partners. • Facilitate workshops, requirement reviews, system design discussions, and UAT sessions, including OT/production stakeholders. • Align all teams on dependencies, production constraints, operational impacts, and release plans. 5. Vendor & Partner Management • Manage system integrators, SCADA vendors, industrial solution providers, and consultants. • Track deliverables, SLAs, support agreements (SA), and contract obligations. • Review technical designs and validate vendor-proposed solutions, ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture and cybersecurity standards. 6. Testing, Deployment & Change Management • Oversee test planning, execution, defect resolution, and acceptance sign-off across both IT and OT environments. • Manage cutover planning, system migration, production readiness, and go-live activities with minimal disruption to operations. • Support change management, user training, and adoption activities, especially for shopfloor users and operational teams 7. Governance & Reporting • Maintain RAID logs, status reports, project documentation, and governance records. • Provide clear communication to stakeholders and leadership on progress, risks, and integration impacts. • Ensure compliance with IT policies, cybersecurity standards, and audit requirements, including OT/industrial security considerations. 8. Financial & Resource Management • Track budget, spending, and ROI on digital and industrial initiatives. • Align resource planning across business, IT, data, and operational teams. • Support planning and prioritization for phased machine connectivity and industrial system rollout. 9. Solution Exploration & Continuous Improvement • Explore and evaluate solution options for manufacturing systems, such as plating master data and parameter management (PPT systems or equivalent). • Recommend scalable and future-ready architecture aligned with business and operational goals.
Skill Requirements
7–12+ years of project management experience with strong focus on software implementation and industrial/OT system integration. •Proven delivery of enterprise and manufacturing systems (ERP, MES, SCADA, CRM, WMS, BI/analytics, automation, or custom applications). •Strong understanding of: •SDLC, Agile or hybrid delivery models •System integration concepts (APIs, interfaces, data flows) •Testing processes and release management •IT/OT integration and industrial environments (preferred) •Familiarity with SCADA systems, machine connectivity, or shopfloor digitalization initiatives is highly desirable. •Understanding of cybersecurity, access control, and high availability concepts in enterprise and OT environments. •Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and vendor coordination skills. •Ability to bridge business, IT, and operations (manufacturing) requirements effectively.
Other Requirements
Success Indicators •On-time, on-budget delivery of software and industrial system solutions. •Stable and secure integration between enterprise systems and shopfloor/OT environments. •Smooth go-live with minimal operational disruption and high user adoption. •Successful implementation of machine connectivity and data integration initiatives. •Accurate translation of business and operational needs into implemented system capabilities. •Strong collaboration and alignment across business, IT, vendors, and operations teams.