Lead Project Manager in Cleveland, Oh- Hybrid

Role-  Lead Project Manager

Location- Cleveland, Oh- one week a month onsite, rest Remote

Duration- Long term

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Top 3 skills
10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing environments, with at least 5 years in a program or portfolio management role with deep understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 principles
Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets >$5M
Proficient in tools like MS Project; ERP/MES exposure.

Role Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs across business and manufacturing operations. This role will focus on driving transformation initiatives, operational excellence, and technology integration (e.g., Industry 4.0, lean manufacturing). The ideal candidate brings deep manufacturing expertise, exceptional leadership, and a track record of delivering complex, high-impact programs

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage large-scale programs across systems implementations, and operational efficiency initiatives.

- Develop and drive multi-year roadmaps aligned with business strategy, productivity targets, and digital transformation goals.

- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, IT, Commercial and Finance teams to ensure alignment and execution excellence.

- Establish KPIs, dashboards, and reporting structures to monitor progress, identify risks, and drive accountability across workstreams.

- Lead change management efforts and foster engagement at all levels from frontline operations to executive leadership.- Support deployment of smart factory solutions, MES systems, automation, and data analytics tools.Required Qualifications

- Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (Masters or MBA preferred)- 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing environments, with at least 5 years in a program or portfolio management role

- Background in discrete or process manufacturing (e.g., automotive, electronics, milling, industrial equipment, or similar)- PMP, PgMP, or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred

Key Skills

- Proven success managing complex transformation programs

- Deep understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 principles

- Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets >$5M

- Proficient in tools like MS Project; ERP/MES exposure a plus- Excellent communication, executive reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills

- Skilled in organizational change and leading cross-cultural teamsPreferred Qualifications

- Experience with SAP S/4HANA, IoT platforms, and manufacturing analytics tools

- Background in regulatory and quality compliance (e.g., ISO, FDA, AS9100)