Global MES Strategy & Deployments Leader

Periscope Search Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Periscope Search Group is seeking an IT/OT leader for a MES Director - Global Digital Manufacturing role based in Richardson, TX. You will own the global MES strategy, standard architecture, governance, and deployment templates to replace local customization with scalable builds across North America and Europe.

You will direct full‑lifecycle MES implementations, drive MES/ERP/SAP convergence, own the manufacturing data architecture for analytics and quality tracking, and lead a dispersed team of

Qualifications

• 15+ years in digital factory environments.
• 7+ years leading multi-site, multi-country deployments.
• Experience aligning IT/OT and leading MES programs.
• Ability to manage CapEx and vendor contracts.

Responsibilities

• Own global MES strategy and standard architecture across NA and Europe sites.
• Direct full-lifecycle MES implementations across a diverse factory footprint on two continents.
• Drive convergence of MES with ERP/SAP, PLM, and automation layers.
• Lead cross-functional teams of MES engineers, PMs, and business analysts.
• Ensure compliance with CGP, ITAR, FDA/ISO 13485 and NIST requirements.

Job description

Periscope Search Group is seeking an IT/OT leader for a MES Director - Global Digital Manufacturing role based in Richardson, TX. You will own the global MES strategy, standard architecture, governance, and deployment templates to replace local customization with scalable builds across North America and Europe.

You will direct full‑lifecycle MES implementations, drive MES/ERP/SAP convergence, own the manufacturing data architecture for analytics and quality tracking, and lead a dispersed team of