MES, Program Manager

Job Title: MES, Program Manager

Location: Boulder, Colorado
Schedule: Onsite/ Hybrid
Travel: Global, 50% +
Pay Range: $140,000 - $175,000

Our client, a global technology leader in photonic innovation, is seeking an MES, Program Manager to join their team. As a MES, Program Manager, you will be part of Operations supporting North American manufacturing sites. The ideal candidate will bring strong cross-functional leadership, hands-on MES expertise, and a structured approach to program delivery that will align successfully in the organization.

What's the Job?

• Lead the end-to-end MES program, including scope, roadmap, budget, schedule, resources, and risk management across all sites.
• Serve as the MES subject matter expert by defining standard workflows for work orders, routings, electronic travelers, genealogy, traceability, and quality data collection.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT to gather requirements and translate them into a scalable, standardized system design.
• Drive integration of MES with ERP, PLM, quality, and shop-floor equipment systems in collaboration with IT and Automation teams.
• Plan and execute site-by-site deployments, including process mapping, data migration, validation, cutover, and hypercare, while building user adoption through training and change management.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, manufacturing systems, or IT, including 5+ years leading MES or similar plant-floor system implementations.
• Hands-on experience with one or more MES platforms (e.g., Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell Plex/FactoryTalk, Critical Manufacturing, Aegis, or similar).
• Proven track record leading multi-site programs with cross-functional teams and external partners, including ERP integration knowledge (SAP preferred).
• Ability to travel up to 30–40% to support site deployments; communicate effectively in English (French is an asset).

What's in it for me?

• Own a high-impact MES program that standardizes how production is planned, executed, tracked, and improved across North American operations.
• Work at the intersection of Operations, IT, Quality, and Automation to deliver measurable improvements through data-driven execution.
• Build durable adoption through training, work instructions, change management, and a governance model that sustains performance after go-live.
• Influence senior leadership with clear program KPIs, including deployment milestones, adoption, yield, cycle time, and on-time delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by using MES data to reduce cost of poor quality and strengthen production readiness.

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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