Staff Solution Program Manager

Job Description

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 Applicant Notices & Disclaimers For information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices, click here 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.