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System One Digital Transformation Senior Project Manager in Lakewood, Colorado
Job Title: Digital Transformation Senior Project Manager
Location: Lakewood, Colorado or Remote
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $115,100.00-$143,900.00
Overview: Our client, a global medical device organization, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a high-impact initiative implementing a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) across worldwide factories. This role involves driving digital transformation, modernizing operations, and enhancing real-time visibility. You’ll collaborate with leaders in engineering, manufacturing, and IT to shape strategy, streamline processes, and deliver a unified MES platform for our global production network.
Responsibilities
Lead multiple large-scale, multi-site digital transformation projects, ensuring integration, rigorous planning/execution, process compliance, and prioritization aligned to strategy.
Manage project lifecycle scope, schedule, and cost; develop and maintain project plans and budgets.
Engage stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and IT to ensure alignment and support for digital initiatives.
Define project requirements, prepare formal documentation, and oversee project deliverables.
Coordinate vendors and internal resources, including risk management and issue resolution.
Establish KPIs and benefits-realization plans; track and report on project performance, benefits, and ROI.
Create and execute scalable project support plans, resolving or escalating issues as appropriate.
Deliver clear, informative project communications and presentations to leadership and stakeholders.
Partner with HR and site leadership to develop training, organizational readiness, and knowledge transfer plans.
Drive standardization of digital processes, data definitions, and documentation across sites.
Ensure compliance with internal QMS and applicable regulatory frameworks, including GxP/ISO, through validation, audit readiness, and documentation.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred or equivalent experience.
Minimum 6 years managing large/complex projects with full accountability for deliverables and team performance.
At least 3 years of successful digital transformation experience in manufacturing or regulated environments (e.g., MES, IIoT/automation, analytics, workflows).
Proven ability to develop and execute multi-site digital roadmaps, and to manage benefits realization at scale.
Strong project management skills, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholders management.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present complex topics to non-technical audiences and senior leadership.
Financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and ROI analysis.
PMP or similar certification preferred; equivalent competency considerations accepted.
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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.