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MES Project Manager

Istanbul Job No. r00303632 Full-time - Remote

Job Description

As Enterprise System Partners (ESP), part of Accenture, we are working in the domain of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), which means that the solutions we are working on are directly impacting how factories around the world are managing their manufacturing processes. 
 

We are looking for an ambitious MES Project Manager ready to take on new challenges. As industries head towards Manufacturing and Factory Digitalization, MES stands in the center of manufacturing excellence. 

📢What’s in it for you? 

Work-Life Balance: Remote working model / Flexible hours / Birthday off / No dress code / Happy Hours 

🩺Health & Wellness: Life & Health Insurance / An Employee Assistance & Wellness Program 

💰 Financial Benefits: Meal allowance / Employee Referral Bonus Program / Performance bonus & promotion / Accenture Recognition Points  

💪Professional Development: Learning budget / Personal career development with People Leads / Buddy Program 

🌎Work Environment: Working on international projects with a globally diverse team / A fast-paced technology environment 

Qualifications

Responsibilities:

  • Support the development of the specific project and cut over approach for production sites 

  • Define deliverables, nominate responsible persons, and develop the detailed project schedule for each project phase 

  • Align the project planning with Pharma clients global IT organization, the GMS (Global Manufacturing Systems) organization, and MES Software vendors  

  • Manage the project schedule and the timely completion of the project outcome 

  • Coordinate the infrastructure set up together with the global Pharma clients MES operations team 

  • Coordinate the definition of new the MES / Lean interfaces and coordinate the development testing and validation of the same 

  • Managing and tracking project risk based on the initial assessment 

  • Maintain and adjust the developed communication plan 

  • Drive the development of the testing and IT validation approach in alignment with the Pharma client’s validation manager 

  • Prepare regular project reporting according to Pharma client’s methodology 

  • Coordinate the various stakeholders (e.g. QA, Supply Chain, Engineering, software vendor) 

  • Preparing Steering Committee meetings 

  • Support and facilitate the preparation and execution of Workshops and Meetings 

  • Preparing the stabilization phase support after the phased cut over 

  • Identify areas to improve Program and Project Management practices, taken ownership of improvement actions. 

  • Develop and maintain delivery plans and feed into Program delivery and resource planning 

  • Report produce regular status reports and attend regular global team meetings (via conference call and at times, in person)  to represent local project status 

  • Deliver projects on time and on budget 
     

Capabilities and Behaviors:
 

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and will be capable of influencing throughout all levels within a multi-location organization.  The ability to think strategically and act tactically is essential in this role Attention to detail and a working knowledge of Microsoft Project are required The ability to drive the execution of a multi-national program in several locations, keeping within the cost and schedule of the program is a key skill for the candidate.  

  • Ability to think broadly and facilitate cross-functional business process design and documentation 

  • Ability to delivery without directly line control of internal and external matrixed resources 

  • Fluent in MS Office, specifically MS Project. 

  • Fluent in best practice Program and Project Management, evidenced by formal qualifications and solid experience of initiating, managing and recovering programs and projects. 
     

Education and Experience:
 

  • A minimum of 10 years’ experience managing complex, integration programs and projects internationally.  
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing and distribution operations in the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry is required.    
  • PMP or PRINCE2 certification a plus 
  • Working knowledge of MES is required. 
  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.   

Ready to make an impact? If you are excited about working with cutting-edge technology and participating in thrilling international projects, we want to hear from you! Join Accenture and achieve your goals. 

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