Senior Project Manager – MES

About Company:

JC Automation Corp. (JCA) was founded in 1997 with the mission of filling a gap between technology and regulatory requirements in the life science manufacturing industry. The company offers highly capable resources at an affordable cost to build solutions and execute projects in: Automation, Control Systems Integration, Information Technology, System Integration and Regulatory Compliance.

JCA is a HUBZone Certified Small Business Firm, NMSDC Certified Minority Business Enterprise, and Certified Critical Industry Supplier. It’s mission is to add value by delivering quality services & solutions on time all the time by transforming processes & technology into business advantages.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Project Manager – MES will support a major MES implementation project within a regulated life sciences environment. The selected resource will serve as a core member of the client’s MES project team, coordinating and orchestrating IT-related activities across local and global teams to support successful project execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and manage IT activities associated with the MES implementation.
• Serve as a key interface between local and global IT teams and the MES project organization.
• Coordinate project activities, dependencies, priorities, schedules, and deliverables.
• Support the Site MES Lead Project Manager in the overall execution of the project.
• Identify and track project risks, issues, and cross-functional dependencies.
• Ensure proper communication, follow-up, and escalation of critical project activities.
• Participate as a dedicated core team member throughout the project lifecycle.

Required

• Senior-level Project Manager with experience managing complex, cross-functional IT projects.
• Strong project coordination, planning, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, schedules, dependencies, risks, and deliverables across multiple teams.
• Proficiency with MS Project and Office 365.

Preferred

• Previous experience with MES implementations.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated life sciences environments.
• Experience coordinating activities between local and global IT teams.

SKILLS

Technical Skills

• Multi-disciplined project management, from project inception through completion.
• Application of engineering principles and methodologies to project and support work.
• cGMP and regulatory compliance in design and construction activities.
• Coordination and review of A&E firm design deliverables (drawings, specifications).
• Project cost estimating, forecasting, scheduling, and cost tracking.
• Construction contract administration, including bid review, submittals, and change requests.

Soft Skills

• Cross-functional coordination across project teams and outside design firms.
• Clear communication through status reports, design meetings, and information transmittals.
• Technical problem-solving and sound decision-making, with documentation of team decisions.
• Safety-focused mindset and diligence in inspecting work for conformance to standards.