Job Title: Staff Solution Program Manager (MES & Operations Technology)
Location: Hybrid (Onsite in Acton – 3 days/week)
Duration: 7 Months
 
Job Summary:
The Staff Solution Program Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, large-scale programs, with a focus on Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Operations Technologies. This role ensures alignment with strategic objectives by coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines and budgets, and driving successful system implementation.
Key Responsibilities:
Program & Project Management

• Lead end-to-end program delivery using structured methodologies (planning, execution, monitoring, and control)
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, Gantt charts, and status reports
• Manage RAIDE register (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies, Escalations)
• Ensure on-time delivery of strategic initiatives across multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs)

MES Implementation & Coordination

• Coordinate design and implementation of MES and Operations Technologies
• Organize and facilitate workshops with system integrators (e.g., Accenture)
• Drive collaboration across engineering, operations, IT, and external partners

Stakeholder & Cross-functional Leadership

• Lead program core team and steering committee meetings
• Influence stakeholders, including senior leadership, on timelines, priorities, and risks
• Work closely with Finance to manage budgets, purchase orders, and cash flow

Agile & Release Management

• Align project plans with Agile teams and PI planning cycles
• Support Product Owners with impact analysis and change management
• Participate in PI planning and assess program-level impacts

Tools & Reporting

• Maintain dashboards, RACI matrices, and communication tools
• Manage collaboration platforms such as SharePoint, Teams, and Smartsheet

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards, quality systems (QMS), and validation procedures
• Support computer systems validation activities

Key Decision Rights

• Contribute to 24-month program roadmap and integrated project planning
• Identify and communicate program risks and mitigation strategies
• Influence program timelines, budget, and change management decisions

Required Skills & Competencies
Core Skills

• Strong program/project management expertise (SDLC & infrastructure)
• Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Technical & Tools Experience

• Agile/SAFe methodologies (certification preferred)
• MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) experience (required)
• MS 365 Suite (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
• Miro, Smartsheet, SharePoint, Timeline Pro

Preferred Knowledge

• Agile tools: Jira, Confluence
• CRM: Salesforce, Marketing Cloud
• ERP: SAP
• Integration: Mulesoft
• PLM/QMS: Arena
• PPM tools: Clarity

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 10+ years of overall experience in a technical field
• 5+ years of program management experience
• Project Management certification preferred

Additional Requirements

• Strong project leadership and ability to drive initiatives proactively
• Onsite presence required (Acton – 3 days/week)
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 85.00/hr.