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What's in it for you:

The Manufacturing Project Manager - Technology serves as the key link between Manufacturing, Information Technology (IT), and Operational Technology (OT) to deploy and sustain digital and connected manufacturing solutions across factory sites. This role is responsible for supporting implementation of manufacturing technology initiatives such as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) deployment, as well as other site-level systems that improve operational efficiency, data accuracy, standardization, and manufacturing performance. The position works closely with plant teams, engineering, supply chain, quality, and enterprise technology partners to ensure successful solution deployment, user adoption, and ongoing continuous improvement.

What you will do:

• Lead deployment of manufacturing technology solutions at factory sites, including PLM/MBOM and related digital manufacturing systems.
• Serve as a liaison between IT, OT, and Manufacturing to align business needs with technical solutions.
• Support implementation of plant technology strategies that improve manufacturing execution, process control, traceability, and data visibility.
• Partner with site leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements, define deployment plans, and prioritize system enhancements.
• Coordinate and execute site readiness activities for new technology implementations, including process mapping, data validation, infrastructure considerations, and training support.
• Drive MBOM deployment activities by aligning engineering product structures with plant manufacturing processes and execution needs.
• Support integration between enterprise systems and plant-floor technologies, helping ensure reliable data flow across platforms.
• Develop and maintain standard work, deployment documentation, process instructions, and user support materials.
• Facilitate change management activities to support user adoption and successful transition to new tools and processes.
• Monitor system performance and user feedback after deployment to identify opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement.
• Support governance and compliance with company standards for cybersecurity, data integrity, system access, and operational controls.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure deployed technologies support operational goals.
• Participate in pilot programs, site assessments, and scaling of successful solutions across multiple plants.
• Provide training, coaching, and ongoing support to plant users and functional stakeholders.
• Track project milestones, risks, issues, and deployment status, and communicate progress to leadership and project teams.
  

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing environments with exposure to factory operations, production systems, and continuous improvement.
• Experience supporting deployment or sustainment of manufacturing technologies such as PLM, MBOM, MES, ERP, SCADA, IIoT, or related systems.
• Understanding of how IT systems, OT environments, and manufacturing operations interact within a plant setting.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, process flow, routing, work instructions, BOM structures, and change management practices.
• Ability to translate business and operational requirements into practical system deployment activities.
• Experience with cross-functional project coordination, implementation planning, and stakeholder management.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across site and enterprise initiatives.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills across operations, engineering, and technology teams.
• Familiarity with data management, system integration concepts, and digital thread/connectivity principles.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing quality systems, production control, and process improvement methods.
• Experience supporting training, documentation, and user adoption efforts during system rollouts.
• Awareness of cybersecurity, access control, and data governance considerations in manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and common project tracking/documentation platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PLM and MBOM deployment in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with smart factory, digital manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Familiarity with MES, ERP, shop floor connectivity, automation systems, or industrial networking.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting multi-site deployments or enterprise manufacturing transformation programs.
• Project management experience or certification is a plus.
• Experience working in global or matrixed organizations.
  

Key Competencies

• Cross-functional leadership
• Systems thinking
• Deployment execution
• Change management
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Technical learning agility
• Stakeholder engagement
• Analytical decision-making
• Process discipline
• Customer-focused support

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Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives - WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role:

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.