IT Project Manager Manufacturing

Job Title: IT Project Manager – Manufacturing & Enterprise Integration

Location:

Remote from Spain, with occasional travel to Switzerland and northern Europe (not be considered any CV that is not based in Spain)

Role Overview:

We are looking for an IT Project Manager (Senior Consultant or Manager level) with experience in manufacturing environments and enterprise system integrations.

The role focuses on managing multiple IT projects (and in some cases, full program ownership) related to:

ERP (SAP / S4HANA), MES, CRM and logistics systems

Manufacturing system integrations and shopfloor connectivity

Application onboarding, vendor coordination and license-related activities

In addition, the role includes leading Pilots and Proofs of Concept (PoCs), including AI-driven or new applications, ensuring structured validation before scaling.

This role is expected to bring execution discipline, structure and transparency, operating effectively in complex and dynamic environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery

Manage multiple IT projects end-to-end, from planning to rollout

Define scope, milestones and delivery plans

Ensure execution across integration, testing and deployment phases

In selected cases, take ownership of larger program scopes

Pilots & PoCs

Lead pilots and Proofs of Concept (AI or new solutions)

Define clear objectives, success criteria and evaluation approach

Ensure structured execution within defined scope, time and cost

Support decision-making on scaling or stopping initiatives

Integration & Execution Control

Coordinate integration between manufacturing systems and enterprise platforms

Track progress, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure alignment with objectives

Assess changes and deviations (time, cost, scope) before approval

Provide clear and structured reporting to stakeholders

Delivery Structuring & Coordination

Bring structure to complex environments with multiple parallel initiatives

Ensure consistency in documentation, planning and reporting

Coordinate vendors, onboarding activities and related processes

Stakeholder Interaction

Work closely with IT, business stakeholders and vendors

Drive alignment, follow-up and decision-making across teams

Communicate clearly in international and fast-paced environments

Success in this role means

Projects and PoCs are delivered with clear structure and control

Time, cost and quality are actively managed and deviations addressed early

Risks and dependencies are visible and proactively managed

Solutions are validated before scaling and integrated effectively

The consultant brings clarity, reliability and execution focus

Skills & Experience Required

Core Requirements

Strong experience in IT Project Management in complex environments

Experience managing multiple concurrent projects

Exposure to ERP (SAP / S4HANA), MES and system integrations

Experience working with vendors and external providers

Ability to structure complex topics and drive execution

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Experience leading pilots or PoCs is a plus

Full professional fluency in English (C2+)

Experience Profile

Typically 6–15 years of experience in IT project management

Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments

Experience in international and multi-stakeholder contexts

Analytical & Consulting Skills

Structured and pragmatic problem-solving approach

Ability to translate complexity into clear plans and actions

Strong focus on execution and delivery performance

Highly desirable

Experience in shopfloor or production environments

Familiarity with SAP, MES platforms, Polarion (Siemens), Dynamics 365

Exposure to AI-related initiatives or innovation projects

German language skills