Remote MES & Manufacturing Program Lead

DXC Technology Company; City of Albany (NY); Remote; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology Company in the United States is seeking a Manufacturing Program Advisor to lead cross‑functional programs that drive operational excellence, digital transformation, and growth. You will manage MES implementations, collaborate with engineering, IT, and quality teams, and shape business development through market analysis and customer engagement.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in program management, hands‑on MES experience, and strong communication and stakeholder skills in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations, or related field.
• 10+ years of program or project management experience, preferably in manufacturing, industrial systems, or technology environments.
• Hands‑on experience with MES platforms (e.g., Siemens Opcenter, iBase-t Solumina, Apriso, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives.
• Experience in business development, market analysis, and customer‑facing activities.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end to end program planning, execution, and delivery across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budget.
• Oversee the implementation, integration, and continuous improvement of MES to optimize production and data visibility.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, IT, and quality teams to ensure MES solutions meet technical and operational requirements.
• Identify opportunities for business growth through market analysis, customer engagement, and development of value added solutions.
• Support business development initiatives including proposal development, customer presentations, partnership evaluations, and strategic planning.
• Manage program risks, issues, and change requests; maintain clear communication with stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Develop performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to track program success and identify areas for improvement.
• Foster strong relationships with customers, partners, and internal teams to ensure program success and long-term retention.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

MES experience

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Siemens Opcenter

iBase-t Solumina

Apriso

Job description

DXC Technology Company in the United States is seeking a Manufacturing Program Advisor to lead cross‑functional programs that drive operational excellence, digital transformation, and growth. You will manage MES implementations, collaborate with engineering, IT, and quality teams, and shape business development through market analysis and customer engagement.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in program management, hands‑on MES experience, and strong communication and stakeholder skills in