Title: Sr. IT/Software PM
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Job Site: Onsite
City: Renton
State: WA
Salary Range: $140,000K - $170,000K
BENEFITS: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match; PTO and sick leave; paid holidays including a company holiday shutdown from December 24 through New Year’s Day; tuition reimbursement; and a health and fitness program (gym memberships, equipment support).
Role & Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Senior IT / Software Project Manager to lead a large-scale Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementation initiative for a leading aerospace manufacturing organization. This role will drive the transition from traditional paper-based processes to a fully integrated, paperless manufacturing environment.
MES Transformation Leadership
- Lead end-to-end MES transformation initiatives
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets
- Drive execution across all phases from planning through deployment
Software Sourcing & Evaluation
- Conduct cross-functional needs assessments (production, quality, logistics, etc.)
- Research, evaluate, and shortlist MES and related software solutions
- Manage RFP processes, vendor selection, and product demonstrations
- Perform cost-benefit analysis and present recommendations to leadership
Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management
- Partner with production, IT, quality, engineering, and leadership teams
- Lead workshops, training sessions, and feedback loops to ensure adoption
- Act as liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Drive organizational change management initiatives
Implementation & Integration
- Coordinate integration with ERP systems and shop-floor technologies
- Collaborate with internal IT and external vendors
- Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget
Post-Implementation Support
- Define KPIs and success metrics
- Ensure data integrity and user satisfaction post-deployment
- Continuously improve system performance based on feedback and analytics
Essential Qualifications
- 5+ years of project management experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
- Proven experience leading MES or digital transformation initiatives
- Strong background in software evaluation, selection, and implementation
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and shop-floor operations
- Experience working with MES and ERP systems
- Excellent communication skills with ability to engage technical and business stakeholders
- Strong organizational and leadership capabilities
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with data migration and data conversion efforts
- PMP or similar project management certification
- Experience in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated success driving user adoption and change management initiatives
- High emotional intelligence and stakeholder management expertise
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field
Why Averro?
Averro is a technology and business consulting firm delivering high-quality talent and solutions to innovative companies and organizations. We value collaboration, integrity, and delivering measurable outcomes for our clients and consultants.
Averro offers competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with access to career development opportunities and long-term client engagements.
Averro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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