What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager- Regulated Systems (PLM/MES) position at Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom?
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Title: Senior Project Manager- Regulated Systems (PLM/MES)
Pay Rate: $71 per hour
Location: Cary, IL, 60013
Duration: 12 months
Type – W2 contract (No C2C)
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the end‑to‑end implementation of a next‑generation Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system in a regulated (GxP) environment. This role owns delivery from initiation through go‑live and stabilization, ensuring business continuity, compliance, and high user adoption.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Senior Project Managers have accountability and authority for achieving projects' objectives. They direct a multi-disciplinary team aiming to complete projects. This role sits within Quality Systems, Controls and eSystems and Project Management disciplines and is focused on the implementation of a replacement Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) eSystem solution.
Primary responsibilities include leading the end-to-end implementation of the MasterControl Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system in alignment with core business needs, while ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations. This role oversees project planning, execution and on-time delivery of the Master Control PLM solution, including system validation, data and records migration from the legacy Oracle Agile PLM environment, and seamless integration with the Apriso MES system.
The Project Manager serves as the central coordination point among cross-functional stakeholders, system end users, IT teams, system integrators and external vendors to ensure the solution meets all business, technical, and regulatory requirements. This role is critical to ensure a successful transition to a modern PLM platform while preserving the integrity, compliance, and usability of enterprise product data and quality system records.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise PLM replacement, including planning, execution, go‑live, and post‑implementation support
- Manage data and records migration from legacy systems and integrations with MES (e.g., Apriso)
- Own Computer System Validation (CSV) activities (URS, IQ/OQ/PQ, UAT, RTM)
- Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders, IT, and external vendors to deliver on scope, schedule, and budget
- Drive change management, training coordination, and executive‑level status reporting
Preferred Skills:
- Proven experience leading end-to-end enterprise system implementations (PLM, ERP, MES, or similar) including data and records migration from legacy systems.
- Experience managing system integrations, ideally between PLM and MES systems.
- Strong understanding of GxP system validations
- Experience delivering projects in regulated (GxP) environments.
- Excellent project management skills, including planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
- Strong leadership and accountability for end-to-end outcomes.
- Ability to translate business requirements into system scope and execution plans.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive level reporting.
- Proven ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and competing priorities.
- Collaborative, results-driven approach with a focus on business value and operational continuity.
Certifications:
- PMP or equivalent
- CIMdata PLM Certificate preferred
- MasterControl Certified Expert preferred
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
BS or equivalent & 6 years of relevant work experience
Salary : $71