ETQ Project Manager
Our client is seeking an experienced ETQ Project Manager to lead a company-wide Quality Management System (QMS) implementation across six manufacturing facilities. This is a hands-on project management role focused on coordinating cross-functional teams, managing an external implementation partner, standardizing quality processes, and driving the rollout of ETQ Reliance. The ideal candidate brings QMS implementation experience, an understanding of ISO 9001 and document control, and the ability to keep teams aligned and projects moving toward successful go-live.
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What You ll Do
- Lead the end-to-end implementation of ETQ Reliance across six manufacturing facilities, from planning and discovery through testing, go-live, and post-launch support.
- Coordinate Quality, Service, Materials Planning & Logistics (MP&L), IT, operations, and leadership to establish consistent processes and drive adoption across teams.
- Manage the external implementation partner, tracking project scope, milestones, deliverables, risks, dependencies, and budget against the agreed Statement of Work.
- Coordinate requirements, process documentation, data migration, user acceptance testing, training, and rollout of key modules, including Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) and Document Control.
- Track project performance, support audit preparation and ISO 9001 alignment, and ensure clear ownership and stable adoption following go-live.
What Gets You the Job
- 5+ years of project management experience, including an enterprise QMS or similar system implementation from planning through go-live.
- Understanding of quality processes, CAPA, document control, and ISO 9001 requirements, including familiarity with audit processes.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams, driving stakeholder engagement, and helping organizations adopt standardized processes.
- Experience managing an external implementation partner, project plans, deliverables, risks, and timelines.
- Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills, with the ability to keep teams accountable and resolve issues proactively.
Direct ETQ Reliance implementation experience is a plus, along with manufacturing or regulated-industry experience, ISO certification project exposure, and PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, or change management certifications.
Job Type: Contract, approximately 6 months
Location: Remote, with potential for 1 2 onsite visits for training
Compensation: Expected pay is between $60-$75/hr (negotiable)
No Visa Sponsorship or CTC available for this role.
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