Senior Engineering Project Manager

Job Title: Engineering Program Manager – Medical Device (Locals Needed)

Location: Danvers, Massachusetts (Hybrid – Prefer local candidates)

Type: W2 Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Program Manager to lead Manufacturing Execution System (MES) initiatives at the Danvers manufacturing site. This role is responsible for end-to-end program leadership, including planning, execution, governance, and successful delivery of MES implementations aligned with business and operational goals.

The ideal candidate will drive cross-functional collaboration to deploy and sustain the global MES platform (Critical Manufacturing), while ensuring site-specific requirements, compliance standards, and operational readiness are met with minimal disruption to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall program leadership, governance, and strategic direction for MES initiatives
• Plan, execute, and monitor projects from initiation through delivery, managing scope, schedule, budget, risks, and resources
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, IT, and external vendors
• Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders, ensuring alignment, communication, and timely decision-making
• Manage program financials including budgets, forecasts, vendor contracts (SOW), and resource allocation
• Drive risk, issue, and change management processes to ensure successful project outcomes
• Ensure site readiness, including training, change management, go-live planning, and hypercare support
• Enable transition from paper-based processes to electronic Device History Records (eDHR)
• Oversee integration of MES with enterprise systems such as BPCS ERP, CSOD (Cornerstone), and equipment interfaces
• Provide executive-level reporting on program status, risks, and financials
• Drive continuous improvement by enhancing delivery frameworks, tools, and best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 5 years of experience in Project/Program Management
• Hands-on experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) implementation
• Strong experience managing cross-functional teams and complex technical programs
• Proven ability to manage project lifecycle, risks, budgets, and stakeholder expectations
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with BPCS ERP systems
• Experience with SAP systems
• Experience in medical device or regulated manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with eDHR and digital manufacturing transformation initiatives

Key Skills

Project Management | MES Implementation | Cross-functional Leadership | Risk & Change Management | ERP Integration | eDHR | Manufacturing Operations | Stakeholder Management | Budgeting & Forecasting