Principal IT Project Manager - IT Supply Chain & Manufacturing Operations

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Andover, MA seeks a Principal Project Manager to lead cross-functional technology initiatives within the Office of the CIO. You will shape demand, manage a portfolio of high-impact projects, translate strategy into detailed plans with milestones, and mentor other PMs.

Required: 7+ years of complex project management, BS or equivalent, and experience with IT Supply Chain or Manufacturing Operations. PMP/CAPM preferred; hybrid PM practices valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of progressive experience managing complex or cross-functional projects.
• Experience with IT Supply Chain and/or Manufacturing Operations.
• PMP or CAPM certification preferred (optional).
• Deep understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid PM methodologies.
• Ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Shaping and sizing the demand pipeline and prioritizing projects.
• Leading a collection of complex, cross-functional projects.
• Translating strategic objectives into detailed project plans with milestones.
• Identifying resources and managing them effectively.
• Mitigating risks, dependencies, and issues across workstreams.
• Aligning business and technical teams for successful delivery.
• Maintaining project budgets and financial trackers.
• Managing change readiness and stakeholder communication.
• Serving as a main liaison to executives and sponsors.
• Creating project artifacts and reporting (plans, status, risks, etc.).
• Ensuring smooth transition from project to steady-state and governance.

Skills

Demand pipeline sizing

Program coordination

Budget management

Change management

Agile/Waterfall methods

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

PMP/CAPM preferred

Job description

**A Day in Your Life at MKS:**As a Principal Project Manager at MKS, you will partner with internal teams to lead complex, high-impact technology initiatives within the Office of the CIO. This role drives strategy for a collection of projects or for mid-sized programs; ensures alignment with enterprise goals; and manages cross-functional teams to deliver results on time, within scope, and budget. The Principal Project Manager also helps the Portfolio Manager shape and size the demand pipeline and makes recommendations about sequencing and prioritization.In addition to overseeing project execution, the Principal Project Manager mentors less experienced project managers, supports continuous improvement of PMO practices, and acts as a key liaison between stakeholders and leadership.**You Will Make an Impact By:*** Shaping and sizing the demand pipeline and helping to sequence and prioritize projects and programs.* Leading a collection of complex, high-impact projects involving multiple departments and stakeholder groups.* Translating strategic objectives into detailed project plans with clear milestones and outcomes.* Identifying resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner.* Proactively identifying and mitigating risks, dependencies, and issues across projects and workstreams.* Driving alignment between business and technical teams to ensure successful delivery.* Managing project budgets, forecasts, and vendor relationships and ensuring all financial trackers are accurate and updated on a monthly basis.* Assessing change readiness and preparing plans to help business stakeholders through change adoption.* Serving as primary point of contact for executive stakeholders and sponsors.* Creating project artifacts and delivering reporting (project and/or sprint plans, status reports, stakeholder analysis, issues, risks and mitigation, training documentation, etc.).* Ensuring appropriate transition from project-mode to steady-state with business and IT teams.* Ensuring adherence to PMO governance, reporting, and quality standards.* Mentoring less experienced project managers and supporting the evolution of project management practices.**Skills You Bring:*** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience* 7+ years of progressive experience managing complex or cross-functional projects. **Including experience with IT Supply Chain and/or Manufacturing Operations*** Program-Level Coordination – Overseeing interrelated projects with shared goals* Contract & Vendor Management – Managing third-party deliverables and contracts* Business Case Management – partnering with internal stakeholders to define and realize program and project business cases* Advanced Financial Management – Lifecycle costing, ROI, and earned value management* Change Management – Leading transitions, training, and adoption of new processes/tools* PM Methodologies – Deep understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid models* Governance & Compliance – Ensuring alignment with policies, audits, and regulations**Preferred Skills: (Optional)*** PMP or CAPM certification preferred**Physical Demands and Working Conditions:*** Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time* Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination* Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand* Must be able to exchange accurate information* The ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)* Operates in a professional office environment* Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery* Noise level in the work environment is usually average **In addition to the above responsibilities, the following are considered material job duties of the position:*** Ability to take and follow directions and instructions.* Ability to interact with other employees, customers, suppliers, vendors, or the public, in a safe, professional, and respectful manner.* Access to sensitive and confidential business systems and software, personally identifying information, the company’s financial information, and/or the ability to maintain physical security and safety.* Because this position involves the above material job duties, trustworthiness, reliability, and good judgment also are material job duties. **Compensation and Benefits:****Salary Pay Range**: $ 120,000.00 - 135,000.00 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.**Bonus**: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].**Benefits**: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.