Senior Information Technology Program Manager

Emerald Resource Group; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior IT Program Manager to spearhead transformative global initiatives in the manufacturing sector. This role involves leading complex ERP rollouts and digital twin projects, ensuring compliance with stringent regulations, and managing large cross-functional teams. The candidate should possess outstanding project management skills and a robust background in IT implementations across international sites. This opportunity offers competitive compensation and the chance to make a significant impact on global operations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale IT programs in a global manufacturing setting.
• Proven track record in managing ERP rollout and compliance in regulated environments.
• Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-year global IT initiatives and manage large cross-functional teams.
• Oversee ERP rollouts and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Implement digital twin initiatives for manufacturing process optimization.

Skills

Project management

ERP systems

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional team leadership

Job description

Senior IT Program Manager (Global Manufacturing)

Rate: Up to $87/hr for the right background

Executive Summary

We are seeking a high-caliber, articulate Senior IT Program Manager to lead large-scale, multi-year global initiatives within our IT PMO. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between complex industrial operations and enterprise IT systems. You will be responsible for overseeing high-stakes programs ranging from ERP rollouts in regulated environments to cutting-edge Digital Twin and Automation integrations across 50+ global sites.

1. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) & Medical Device Compliance

Lead a $10M+ QAD rollout across five global sites (US and Europe) within a highly regulated manufacturing segment.

• Manage a cross-functional team of 30+ members across 4 distinct workstreams.
• Oversee IT Validation Planning and ensure all systems meet strict regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate between Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to ensure seamless enterprise integration.
• Manage 3rd party vendors and secure business buy-in for system enhancements.

Drive the global implementation of software designed to monitor Operational Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and production accounting.

• Standardize production accounting (Actual vs. Loss) for 50 sites worldwide.
• Execute OT/IT Integrations, extracting data from shop-floor control systems and pushing it into SAP.
• Collaborate with Digital Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement groups to automate data flow.

3. Advanced Data Intelligence & Digital Twin

Oversee the final stages of a Digital Twin initiative to create software-based models of physical manufacturing processes.

• Coordinate with Data Science and Data Intelligence teams to build complex digital pipelines.
• Facilitate the extraction of manufacturing data (including from sensitive regions like China) and push it to MS Fabric for predictive modeling.
• Guide iterative engineering designs to increase operational efficiency and ROI.

Core Responsibilities

• PMO Standardization: Support the IT PMO in refining frameworks and standardizing processes.
• Lifecycle Management: Expertly navigate all 5 phases of the Project Management Lifecycle, clearly defining accountability (RACI) for every milestone.
• Vendor & Team Leadership: Manage diverse, cross-functional teams including onshore/offshore developers and external consultants.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as a "Business Owner," gaining the trust of functional organizations by providing technical answers and strategic direction.