Project Manager

MES Project Manager

Location: Concord, NC

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced MES Project Manager to lead end-to-end manufacturing digitization initiatives, with a primary focus on Tulip MES deployments across manufacturing operations. This role will drive cross-functional execution, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure successful implementation of digital manufacturing solutions in a regulated environment.

The ideal candidate will bring strong project management capabilities, experience with manufacturing systems and digitization efforts, and the ability to navigate technical, operational, and quality stakeholders to deliver scalable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for Tulip digitization and MES deployments across Concord manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams across Technology, Operations, Quality, and vendor/support teams to ensure alignment and execution.
• Manage go-live readiness activities, including stakeholder alignment, testing coordination, training, cutover planning, and change management.
• Track project milestones, risks, dependencies, and issues, proactively escalating and resolving blockers to maintain delivery timelines.
• Ensure all project activities adhere to 21 CFR Part 11, GxP, and applicable validation requirements.
• Maintain project governance artifacts, including status reporting, project documentation, RAID logs, timelines, and executive updates throughout the engagement.
• Facilitate communication across technical and operational teams to ensure smooth implementation and adoption of digital manufacturing capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience managing manufacturing digitization, MES, or paperless manufacturing initiatives, preferably in a regulated (pharma/biotech or similar) environment.
• Experience with Tulip or comparable low-code/no-code manufacturing platforms.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to work across both technical and operational teams.
• Understanding of GxP, CSV/CSA validation frameworks, 21 CFR Part 11, and change control processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, coordinate vendors, and drive projects to successful completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting MES implementations or manufacturing transformation programs.
• Familiarity with manufacturing quality systems, validation documentation, and regulated change management practices.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams through testing, training, and go-live activities.

At Brooksource, relationships are the foundation of everything we do. Since 2000, we’ve built lasting partnerships with clients, consultants, and internal teams to deliver an exceptional experience across every engagement. As a trusted IT and Engineering services provider, Brooksource supports Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our proprietary Workforce Transformation program. We offer flexible hiring models and are a certified partner of leading platforms, including Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud, enabling us to deliver scalable, end-to-end technology solutions.

Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.