Senior Program Manager – Manufacturing Transformation (PLM/MES)

CoFoMo Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CoFoMo Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Manager for Manufacturing Transformation (PLM/MES) in Montreal. This role leads cross-functional teams, drives complex programs across ERP and maintenance systems, and coordinates large-scale systems integration in a dynamic, global context.

You will manage stakeholders, guide organizational transformation in manufacturing, and apply advanced Jira planning to deliver critical projects on schedule and budget. French and English proficiency required.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years in technology and engineering project management.
• Minimum 5 years leading large-scale programs.
• Expertise in PLM and manufacturing execution systems.
• Drive complex, multi-team programs with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Lead organizational transformation in manufacturing contexts.
• Coordinate large-scale systems integration activities.
• Operate in manufacturing with strong problem solving.
• Advanced Jira planning and coordination skills.
• Aerospace knowledge is an asset.
• Dassault Systèmes expertise is an asset.
• Demonstrate leadership, strategic vision and stakeholder influence.
• Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Fluent in French and English for cross-border communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives related to PLM and MES implementations.
• Orchestrate programs using traditional and agile approaches.
• Oversee ERP and maintenance system integrations.
• Harmonize activities across business sectors to meet objectives.
• Mobilize stakeholders and align operational and tech priorities.
• Support organizational transformation and adoption of new solutions.
• Measure program performance with key indicators and adjust as needed.
• Anticipate risks, manage interdependencies and ensure delivery.
• Supervise multidisciplinary teams and promote collaboration.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of program management.

Skills

Program management

PLM/MES

Agile leadership

Stakeholder alignment

Systems integration

Leadership

Risk management

Cross-functional coordination

Advanced Jira usage

Strategic vision

Tools

Jira

Dassault Systèmes

ERP systems

MES platforms

Job description

# Senior Program Manager – Manufacturing Transformation (PLM/MES)MontrealVirtualProgram Management and Technology LeadershipApplyWith over 30 years of recognized expertise, COFOMO is now a leading Canadian consulting firm specializing in digital and artificial intelligence. Supported by more than 3,000 experts, 10 Centers of Excellence, and 4 offices across the country, we are uniquely positioned to successfully guide our clients through their transformations. Both strategic and tactical, we help organizations across a wide range of industries thrive in today’s rapidly evolving world.## Our promiseHelp our clients succeed and maximize the impact of their transformation initiatives, turning them into powerful drivers of growth and innovation.## Job descriptionHere is a brief overview of the tasks and responsibilities that will fall to you:* Lead initiatives related to product lifecycle management solutions and manufacturing execution systems;* Orchestrate complex programs in an environment that combines traditional and agile approaches;* Oversee integration work between different enterprise platforms, including enterprise resource planning (ERP) and maintenance systems;* Harmonize the activities of the various business sectors to ensure the achievement of the program's objectives;* Mobilize stakeholders and foster constant alignment between operational and technology priorities;* Support organizational transformation activities and support the adoption of new solutions in collaboration with specialized teams;* Measure program performance using key indicators and recommend required adjustments;* Anticipate risks, manage interdependencies and coordinate the efforts necessary for successful deliveries;* Supervise multidisciplinary teams and promote effective collaboration between the various stakeholders;* Contribute to the continuous improvement of program management and manufacturing transformation practices.The profile sought is as follows:* Accumulate at least fifteen (15) years of experience in technology and engineering project management;* Have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in managing large-scale programs;* Develop expertise in product lifecycle management solutions and manufacturing execution systems;* Drive complex programs involving multiple teams, suppliers, and stakeholders;* Carry out organizational transformation initiatives in manufacturing contexts;* Coordinate large-scale systems integration activities;* Evolve in the manufacturing sector and understand its operational challenges;* Use Jira in an advanced planning, monitoring, and coordination context;* Knowledge of the aerospace industry is an asset;* Proficiency in the solutions of the Dassault Systèmes suite, an important asset;* Demonstrate leadership, strategic vision and an excellent ability to influence stakeholders;* Manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a complex and ever-changing environment;* This position requires fluency in French and English for daily tasks, understanding documentation and professional communication with customers, suppliers and colleagues internationally. Language skills in French and English are essential, both oral and written.