Job DescriptionGeekSoft Consulting is seeking a seasoned Senior MES Project Manager to join our consulting practice in Bengaluru. In this pivotal role, you will lead complex, end-to-end
Manufacturing Execution System (MES) build, integration, and implementation projects across live shop-floor and production environments. You will bridge the gap between business leadership, OT/IT engineering teams, and strategic technology vendors to ensure flawless project delivery, operational continuity, and digital transformation value realization.
Requirements
1. Digital Manufacturing & MES Transformation ManagementMES & Shop-Floor Integration:
- Lead end-to-end MES software evaluation, selection, solution architecture alignment, operational roll-outs, and continuous integration across global plant facilities. Industry 4.0 & Smart Factory Roadmaps: Define and execute enterprise digital manufacturing roadmaps, driving shop-floor process optimization, automation, and operational technology modernization.
- Regulated Production Standards: Ensure full compliance with GAMP 5 standards, FDA regulations, ISO 13485 (Medical Device quality standards), and ISO 27001 cybersecurity frameworks during system implementations.
2. Program Delivery, Enterprise Architecture & SAP GovernanceEnterprise Application Integration: - Direct complex cross-functional integrations between shop-floor automation systems (MES/SCADA), Enterprise ERPs (SAP), PLM/PDM platforms, and Cloud/IAM infrastructure (Azure DevOps, ServiceNow).
- Project Portfolio & Risk Management: Establish governance frameworks, resource management processes, stage-gate controls, and risk mitigation strategies for multi-million dollar global IT project portfolios.
- Executive & Vendor Alignment: Serve as the primary liaison aligning international business stakeholders, plant directors, internal engineering teams, and strategic technology vendors.
Required Qualifications & Background- Experience & Expertise15+ to 20+ years of overall experience in Manufacturing IT, IT-OT integration, Enterprise Applications, and IT Portfolio Management.
- Proven track record leading complex IT/OT transformation projects within regulated manufacturing environments (e.g., Medical Devices, Life Sciences, Automotive, or Industrial High-Tech).
- Hands-on experience leading MES software selection, evaluation, and production rollout alongside SAP ecosystem integrations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary, multi-site project teams across global locations.
Languages & Technical Skills- Languages: Business fluent in English (required) and German (Required/ preferred for stakeholder management).
- Manufacturing & ERP: MES, SAP Ecosystems, PLM/PDM, BPMN, UML, Operational Excellence.
- Compliance & Security: GAMP 5, FDA Regulations, ISO 13485, ISO 27001, Data Privacy (GDPR).
- Certifications (Preferred): IPMA Level C/B, PMP, ITIL Foundation, Enterprise Architecture (TOGAF/EA).
- Tooling & Infrastructure: Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, SQL/Oracle, Active Directory / Entra ID, Docker/Kubernetes.
Benefits
Permanent Employment Contract
Work-Life Balance
Flexible & Hybrid Work Mode
What GeekSoft Consulting Offers - Strategic leadership opportunity to direct digital manufacturing transformations for global enterprise clients.
- International, collaborative consulting culture with clear career development paths.
- Comprehensive German benefits package emphasizing well-being, mobility, and career growth.
Requirements1. Digital Manufacturing & MES Transformation ManagementMES & Shop-Floor Integration: Lead end-to-end MES software evaluation, selection, solution architecture alignment, operational roll-outs, and continuous integration across global plant facilities. Industry 4.0 & Smart Factory Roadmaps: Define and execute enterprise digital manufacturing roadmaps, driving shop-floor process optimization, automation, and operational technology modernization. Regulated Production Standards: Ensure full compliance with GAMP 5 standards, FDA regulations, ISO 13485 (Medical Device quality standards), and ISO 27001 cybersecurity frameworks during system implementations. 2. Program Delivery, Enterprise Architecture & SAP GovernanceEnterprise Application Integration: Direct complex cross-functional integrations between shop-floor automation systems (MES/SCADA), Enterprise ERPs (SAP), PLM/PDM platforms, and Cloud/IAM infrastructure (Azure DevOps, ServiceNow). Project Portfolio & Risk Management: Establish governance frameworks, resource management processes, stage-gate controls, and risk mitigation strategies for multi-million dollar global IT project portfolios. Executive & Vendor Alignment: Serve as the primary liaison aligning international business stakeholders, plant directors, internal engineering teams, and strategic technology vendors. Required Qualifications & Background Experience & Expertise15+ to 20+ years of overall experience in Manufacturing IT, IT-OT integration, Enterprise Applications, and IT Portfolio Management. Proven track record leading complex IT/OT transformation projects within regulated manufacturing environments (e.g., Medical Devices, Life Sciences, Automotive, or Industrial High-Tech). Hands-on experience leading MES software selection, evaluation, and production rollout alongside SAP ecosystem integrations. Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary, multi-site project teams across global locations. Languages & Technical Skills Languages: Business fluent in English (required) and German (Required/ preferred for stakeholder management). Manufacturing & ERP: MES, SAP Ecosystems, PLM/PDM, BPMN, UML, Operational Excellence. Compliance & Security: GAMP 5, FDA Regulations, ISO 13485, ISO 27001, Data Privacy (GDPR). Certifications (Preferred): IPMA Level C/B, PMP, ITIL Foundation, Enterprise Architecture (TOGAF/EA). Tooling & Infrastructure: Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, SQL/Oracle, Active Directory / Entra ID, Docker/Kubernetes.