Manufacturing Digital Transformation Project Manager

KYYBA Inc; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyyba is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support manufacturing modernization and digital transformation initiatives in Plano, TX and Georgetown, KY. You will coordinate technology-enabled programs and enterprise implementations while driving collaboration across IT, Quality, Manufacturing, and business teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and proven experience leading IT programs, with strong communication and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience managing IT programs, technology implementations, or digital transformation projects.
• Previous experience with Manufacturing Digital Transformation / Modernization.
• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Experience with Jira, Agile methodologies, and Microsoft 365.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate manufacturing digital transformation initiatives.
• Manage project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across IT, Quality, and Manufacturing.
• Track project risks, issues, dependencies, and escalations.
• Coordinate system implementations, releases, testing, and deployments.
• Prepare project dashboards, status reports, and executive presentations.
• Support governance, change management, and business planning.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Agile methodologies

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Microsoft 365

Job description

Our client, a leading company in Automotive Industry, is looking for a talented Project Manager to join their growing team in Plano, TX/ Georgetown, KY!

About Kyyba

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.

At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support manufacturing modernization and digital transformation initiatives.

The role involves coordinating technology-enabled programs, Quality Systems initiatives, and enterprise implementations while driving collaboration across IT, Quality, Manufacturing, and business teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate manufacturing digital transformation initiatives.
• Manage project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across IT, Quality, and Manufacturing.
• Track project risks, issues, dependencies, and escalations.
• Coordinate system implementations, releases, testing, and deployments.
• Prepare project dashboards, status reports, and executive presentations.
• Support governance, change management, and business planning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience managing IT programs, technology implementations, or digital transformation projects.
• Previous experience with Manufacturing Digital Transformation / Modernization.
• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Experience with Jira, Agile methodologies, and Microsoft 365.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive or manufacturing industry experience.
• Exposure to MES, QMS, ERP, or enterprise systems.
• Familiarity with Oracle, PostgreSQL, databases, and infrastructure.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, change management, and Lean practices.

Disclaimer

Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

“Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”

It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665

Rewards

• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Optional Pre-paid legal plan
• Optional Identity theft plan
• Optional Medical and dependent FSA
• Opportunity for advancement
• Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client

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