MES Project Manager

Lead Engineer/Project Manager

The Lead Engineer/Project Manager will lead a team of technical resources to design, develop, configure, and test MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) solutions. They will be directly responsible for leading resources contracted via a third-party and through other J&J organizations to develop & deploy MES application software to Medical Device manufacturing sites globally.

Act as subject matter expert on system design and architecture.

Solutioning and designing new functionality.

Provide innovative ways of problem solving and implementing system improvements.

Look for out-of-the-box solutions to new requirements or to deprecate prior customizations.

Be the single point of contact for the technical deliverables of the project and know the status, risks, and issues at all times and coordinate/provide report outs & updates to leadership teams and stakeholders.

Application development oversight ensuring quality and timely delivery of project execution and completion.

Hands on application development on occasion to resolve issues and lead by example.

Work with other stakeholders and team members to identify, manage, and resolve risks.

Escalate and track cross-squad dependencies and impediments before they affect project deliverables, timeline, or cost.

Lead a team of internal and external professionals, geographically dispersed.

Mentor, coach, and teach other technical team members on best practices/principles.

Ensure IT compliance (WICO, HIPAA, GXP, 21 CFR Part 11, Records Management, SOX, SDLC, CSV) requirements in all activities and solutions are delivered.