Senior Project Manager - PLM & MES Transformation

COFOMO; Montreal; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

COFOMO is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end PLM and MES transformation initiatives from Montreal, on-site. You will align business strategy with program objectives, develop integrated roadmaps, and ensure governance across multiple sites and business units.

Strong leadership and change-management skills are essential to drive adoption and measurable value. You will manage cross-functional teams, coordinate with vendors and partners, and ensure successful deployment, training,

Qualifications

• 8–10 years leading complex transformation programs and large-scale systems implementation.
• Senior management experience implementing PLM and MES in multi-divisional enterprises.
• Bachelor's degree in management, engineering, information systems or related field.
• PM certification such as PMP or equivalent.
• Experience managing multi-workstream programs, cross-functional interdependencies, and process harmonization.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and manage ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation of PLM and MES across the enterprise, coordinating with functions, sites and business units.
• Align strategy, priorities, and objectives to establish scalable business processes.
• Develop and manage integrated roadmaps including deployment, governance and capability enhancement.
• Govern program scope, milestones, risks, budget, and reporting to management.
• Translate needs into concrete implementation plans and coordinate design, data prep, integration and testing.
• Drive cross-functional teams, vendors and experts in a complex matrix environment.
• Promote standardization and best practices across enterprise platforms and transformations.
• Present concise reports to steering committees and management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

PLM/MES domain expertise

Program governance

Cross-functional coordination

Change management

Budget and risk management

Business process harmonization

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

PM certification (PMP)

Job description

# Senior Project Manager - PLM & MES TransformationMontrealOn-siteProgram 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 description**Here's a brief overview of the tasks and responsibilities you'll have :*** Lead the end-to-end implementation of product lifecycle management (PLM) and manufacturing execution systems (MES) across the enterprise, in coordination with functions, sites, and business units;* Align business strategy, operational priorities, and program objectives to establish scalable business processes;* Develop and manage integrated roadmaps covering alignment, solution design, deployment, change management, and capability enhancement;* Ensure the governance of the program, including scope, milestones, risks, issues, budget, benefits and reporting to management;* Align requirements, decisions, and deployment priorities among stakeholders in the commercial, manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and information technology sectors;* Drive cross-functional teams, vendors, and experts in a complex matrix environment;* Integrate PLM and MES solutions into operations through implementation, governance, training, and continuous improvement;* Translate operational and regulatory needs into concrete implementation plans;* Coordinate process design, configuration, data preparation, integration, testing, commissioning, and stabilization;* Ensure alignment of PLM and MES capabilities with enterprise platforms and digital transformation initiatives;* Promote process standardization and best practices while taking into account operational realities;* Define success indicators, key performance indicators, and readiness measures for transformation programs;* Manage implementation risks, dependencies, escalation, and remediation;* Present concise reports to the steering committees and management;* Drive business outcomes, solution adoption, and sustainable value creation post-deployment;* To act as a trusted transformation partner to those responsible for business, operations, manufacturing, engineering and technology functions;* Mobilize business leaders around common PLM and MES goals despite divergent priorities, processes, and operational requirements;* Conduct organizational change management activities to support stakeholder readiness, process adoption, and sustainable capacity improvement;* Influence decision-making, resolve cross-functional conflicts, and ensure rapid escalation of issues in a complex matrix environment. **The profile you are looking for is as follows:** * 8-10 years of experience leading complex business transformation programs and large-scale systems implementation;* Demonstrate senior management experience in implementing PLM and MES systems in complex multi-divisional enterprise environments;* Bachelor's degree in management, engineering, information systems or a related field;* Possess a certification in program or project management, such as PMP or equivalent;* Experience in managing multi-workstream programs, significant organizational changes, cross-functional interdependencies, and business process harmonization;* Demonstrate experience in matrix or federated operational models spanning multiple business units, functions and implementing partners;* Master communication with senior management, including collaboration with steering committees, management of managers, and coordination with high-level stakeholders;* Knowledge of approaches to process standardization, global or multi-site deployment, and adoption of industry best practices (an asset);* Demonstrate a strong results-orientation, sense of action and accountability;* Ability to influence senior leaders without direct authority;* Demonstrate a high tolerance for ambiguity and an ability to structure complex issues;* Adopt a pragmatic, disciplined and calm approach in high-pressure situations;* Act as a trusted advisor with good judgment and professionalism.