Engineering Program Manager- MES

CIS International LLC; Ponce (PR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site in Ponce

Professional services agreement

Job summary

CIS International LLC in Ponce, PR is seeking an Engineering Program Manager for the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to lead planning, governance, and execution of MES initiatives at the site. You will ensure a successful implementation and sustainability of the global MES template aligned with business priorities and enterprise standards.

The role requires 5+ years of PM experience, MES implementation know‑how, and strong cross‑functional leadership in regulated manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with PM certifications preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of Project/Program Management experience.
• 10+ years of professional experience in engineering or manufacturing programs preferred.
• Experience leading MES implementations and regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead MES initiative planning from initiation through deployment and stabilization.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams, schedules, risks, and deliverables.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and vendor performance; ensure resource allocation.
• Oversee risk, change, and regulatory compliance activities for PMO.
• Support site readiness, training, and change management for adoption.

Skills

MES implementation

PMO governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Vendor management

ERP integration

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

PMP or Agile cert

5+ years PM experience

MES implementations

Tools

BPCS ERP

SAP

CSOD

MS Project

Job description

Summary:

TheEngineering Program Manager – Manufacturing Execution System (MES) will lead the planning, governance, and execution of MES initiatives supporting manufacturing operations at the Ponce manufacturing site. The role is responsible for ensuring successful implementation and sustainability of the global MES template while aligning with business priorities, operational readiness, and enterprise standards.

Project Planning and Execution

• Lead the planning and execution of MES initiatives from project initiation through deployment, go-live, and stabilization.
• Manage integrated schedules, cross-functional dependencies, risks, and deliverables across multiple teams.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the primary liaison between project teams, site leadership, IT, manufacturing operations, quality, and external vendors.
• Facilitate alignment between business requirements and technical implementation.

Financial and Resource Management

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Oversee vendor performance and ensure effective allocation of internal project resources.

Risk, Change, and Compliance Management

• Lead risk identification, issue resolution, and change management activities.
• Ensure adherence to PMO governance, quality standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Operational Readiness and Adoption

• Support training, site readiness, and change management activities to ensure smooth system adoption.
• Ensure minimal disruption to production operations during MES implementation.

Program Scope

Key initiatives include:

• Deployment of theCritical Manufacturing MES platform
• Transition from paper-based manufacturing records toelectronic Device History Records (eDHR)
• Integration between MES and enterprise systems including:
  • BPCS ERP
  • SAP
  • Cornerstone / CSOD
  • Equipment connectivity and other manufacturing applications

Education and Experience Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering requiredand preferably withPMP, Agile, or other Project Management certifications.
• Minimum5 years of Project or Program Management experience.
• 10+ years of professional experience preferredin engineering, manufacturing systems, or program management.
• Experience leadingManufacturing Execution System (MES) implementations.
• Strong knowledge ofmanufacturing operations within regulated environments, preferably medical devices.
• Demonstrated ability to leadcross-functional teams and large technical programs.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communication.

Skills

• Experience withCritical Manufacturing MES platform.
• Experience integrating MES withERP systems.
• Knowledge ofBPCS ERPand/orSAP.
• PMP, Agile, or otherProject Management certifications.

Work Methodology

• Full time job
• Administrative shiftwilling to support non-admin shift.
• Location: Ponce, PR
• 100% on site job
• Professional services agreement
• Timeframe:December 2026

Summary:

TheEngineering Program Manager – Manufacturing Execution System (MES) will lead the planning, governance, and execution of MES initiatives supporting manufacturing operations at the Ponce manufacturing site. The role is responsible for ensuring successful implementation and sustainability of the global MES template while aligning with business priorities, operational readiness, and enterprise standards.

Program Leadership

• Provide overall leadership and governance for MES initiatives, defining program objectives, success metrics, and escalation pathways.
• Establish program cadence, reporting structures, and stakeholder communication plans.

Project Planning and Execution

• Lead the planning and execution of MES initiatives from project initiation through deployment, go-live, and stabilization.
• Manage integrated schedules, cross-functional dependencies, risks, and deliverables across multiple teams.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the primary liaison between project teams, site leadership, IT, manufacturing operations, quality, and external vendors.
• Facilitate alignment between business requirements and technical implementation.

Financial and Resource Management

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Oversee vendor performance and ensure effective allocation of internal project resources.

Risk, Change, and Compliance Management

• Lead risk identification, issue resolution, and change management activities.
• Ensure adherence to PMO governance, quality standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Operational Readiness and Adoption

• Support training, site readiness, and change management activities to ensure smooth system adoption.
• Ensure minimal disruption to production operations during MES implementation.

Program Scope

Key initiatives include:

• Deployment of theCritical Manufacturing MES platform
• Transition from paper-based manufacturing records toelectronic Device History Records (eDHR)
• Integration between MES and enterprise systems including:
  • BPCS ERP
  • SAP
  • Cornerstone / CSOD
  • Equipment connectivity and other manufacturing applications

Education and Experience Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering requiredand preferably withPMP, Agile, or other Project Management certifications.
• Minimum5 years of Project or Program Management experience.
• 10+ years of professional experience preferredin engineering, manufacturing systems, or program management.
• Experience leadingManufacturing Execution System (MES) implementations.
• Strong knowledge ofmanufacturing operations within regulated environments, preferably medical devices.
• Demonstrated ability to leadcross-functional teams and large technical programs.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communication.

Skills

• Experience withCritical Manufacturing MES platform.
• Experience integrating MES withERP systems.
• Knowledge ofBPCS ERPand/orSAP.
• PMP, Agile, or otherProject Management certifications.

Work Methodology

• Full time job
• Administrative shiftwilling to support non-admin shift.
• Location: Ponce, PR
• 100% on site job
• Professional services agreement
• Timeframe:December 2026