Project Manager (EU)

Parsec Automation, LLC; Vigo; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Parsec Automation, LLC is seeking a Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of TrakSYS MES projects across multiple manufacturing clients. This role emphasizes project governance, stakeholder management, and ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and to quality standards.

The project manager will oversee 3–4 concurrent projects, collaborating with Technical Architects, Engineers, MES consultants and client teams to drive outcomes.

Formación

• 8+ years in IT project management.
• 3+ years leading MES or manufacturing system implementations.
• Strong planning, risk management, governance and multi-project delivery.

Responsabilidades

• Lead project governance, RAIDD, financial tracking and status reporting.
• Coordinate day-to-day project execution with architects, engineers, MES consultants and client stakeholders.
• Oversee sprint planning, backlog progress, and ensure delivery against scope and schedule.
• Develop cutover plan and manage go-live activities and stabilization.

Conocimientos

IT project management

MES implementations

Stakeholder management

SDLC knowledge (Agile/Waterfall)

Herramientas

MS Project

Azure DevOps

Descripción del empleo

Parsec Automation, LLC (Parsec) is a trailblazing creator and provider of manufacturing operations management software. Consistently recognized by organizations likeGartnerandIDCand a winner of numerous awards, including theData Breakthrough Awards,American Business, andBest in Biz, Parsec exemplifies leadership in the dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing sector. With major companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Toyota, Proctor & Gamble, Eli Lilly, Hershey, Siemens, and DuPont leveraging its innovative TrakSYS platform to tackle even the most complex manufacturing challenges, Parsec's solutions are actively optimizing efficiency, quality, and compliance at over 11,000 plants in more than 140 countries. Committed to customer success and driven by innovation, Parsec continues to fulfill its mission of making the management of manufacturing operations as simple as possible.

Parsec is backed byBVP Forge, a $780M fund in partnership with the $20B Bessemer platform that has backed industry-defining businesses such as LinkedIn, MindBody, Procore, Shopify, and Toast. BVP Forge combines Bessemer's front-line industry insights, proven growth IP, and robust executive network with tailored resources for self-sustaining companies and the ForgeEdge operational program.

The Role

Parsec Automation is seeking a Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of TrakSYS MES projects across multiple clients in manufacturing. This role is responsible for project governance, stakeholder management, and ensuring delivery is on time, within scope, and to quality standards.

The project manager will manage 3 to 4 projects concurrently, working closely with Technical Architects, Technical Leads, Engineers, Quality Analysts and Client project teams to drive outcomes.

Role Characteristics

• Project Span: Fully engaged throughout the project lifecycle: discovery, design, build, test, cutover, and go-live.
• Governance & Control: Owns project plan, RAIDD log, financial tracking, change requests, and delivery status reporting.
• Project Leadership: Serves as the primary point of contact for delivery governance and status communications.
• Collaboration: Works closely with MES consultants (pre-sales/scoping inputs), Technical Architects (design oversight), Technical Leads (execution), and client stakeholders.
• Multi-project capacity: Able to manage 3 to 4 projects concurrently with varying size, scope and complexity.
• Travel: Expected to travel to client sites as needed (project kick-off, key workshops etc.)

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Governance

• Conduct project kick-off calls with internal and client teams.
• Prepare and align on detailed project plan and milestones.
• Establish governance structure, cadence, and stakeholder map.
• Manage Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies, and Decisions (RAIDD).
• Track and manage change requests throughout the project.
• Support SOW creation and estimations using inputs from MES consultant and Technical Architect.
• Maintain project documentation (plans, RAIDD logs, status reports).
• Conduct weekly status meetings (internal & client-facing)

Build Oversight

• Coordinate day-to-day project execution with Technical Lead and Engineers.
• Oversee sprint planning, backlog progress, and sprint reviews.
• Track deliverables against scope, schedule, and quality metrics.
• Ensure dependencies (integrations, hardware readiness, client inputs) are tracked and managed.
• Support SIT and UAT readiness, ensuring test phases are planned and resourced.

Go-Live Planning & Execution

• Develop and oversee cutover plan, including environment readiness and data migration.
• Coordinate go-live command center activities and communication streams.
• Manage stabilization / hypercare period
• Lead project closure activities and transition to support (if applicable).

Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years in IT project management, with at least 3+ years leading MES or manufacturing system implementations.
• Project Management Knowledge: Strong command of planning, risk management, governance, change management, and multi-project delivery.
• SDLC Approaches: Familiarity with both agile (sprints, backlogs, velocity tracking) and waterfall (plans, milestones) approaches.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work cross-functionally with architects, engineers, MES consultants, and client stakeholders.
• Communication: Skilled in managing expectations, facilitating workshops, and providing clear communication.
• Tools: Proficient in project management and DevOps tools (MS Project, Azure DevOps etc.)