ERP Specialized Project Manager

Merrimack Manufacturing is a medical device manufacturer located in the Manchester Millyard. We are a growing manufacturing company that will play a crucial part in bringing innovative and life changing products to life.

Duties & Responsibilities:
As the Project Manager you will initially be responsible for managing tasks related to the implementation of a new ERP system within the organization. You will work with cross-functional teams in Quality, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing and Materials to ensure compliance with all required standards and processes are implemented on time within the new system.

How success is defined in this position:

• This initial project will be measured through the successful rollout of the ERP system per the required timelines
• Future projects will be measured through the product realization process and meet all manufacturing performance metrics - on-time, yield, throughput, product costs, etc
• Lessons learned through each project are identified and read across to future projects

Preferred skills and experience:

• Recent experience in an ERP implementation program. Experience with ExactMAX and Epicore Kinetic are a strong plus
• Recent experience in a medical device manufacturing environment would also be a strong plus
• Ability to manage effectively cross-functional teams without direct authority
• High proficiency utilizing project management software (i.e. MS Project) and continually refining systems to help identify best practices
• Direct experience leading projects from initial concept through design and release while working to standardize launch processes
• Prioritizes the success of the team above individual goals. Acknowledges personal weaknesses and willing to improve.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or suitable combination of education and experience

How you will make an impact long term:

• Lead new product realizations with cross-functional technical teams to bring projects from design authority to release to manufacturing
• Translate high-level project goals into individual tasks; working with both internal and external project stakeholders
• Drive delivery of aggressive goals while managing project schedule, cost, and project objectives
• Interface with design authority and manage relationships to ensure crisp communication and alignment of objectives
• Drive day-to-day project activities including removing roadblocks, managing resource conflicts, upholding high-performance standards, and meeting commitments
• Work to standardize and continuously improve the product realization process
• Work closely with management team to provide project schedules, resolve roadblocks, and effectively escalate problems when they arise
• Experience in the development and validation of complex electromechanical devices
• Preferred experience with structured problem solving tools, such as 5-Why, A3, Six Sigma, etc.
• Experience working directly with suppliers and/or customers