IT Project Manager – Digital (Manufacturing)

IT Project Manager – Digital (Manufacturing)

Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh
Full-Time | Onsite Role

Role Summary

The IT Project Manager – Digital Initiatives will lead, plan, and deliver digital transformation projects in a manufacturing environment. This position works closely with cross-functional teams, plant operations, vendors, and technology partners to drive initiatives such as Industry 4.0 automation, IoT/SCADA/MES modernization, cloud adoption, analytics, mobility platforms, and cybersecurity enhancements.
The role ensures all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities1. Project Planning & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end execution of digital projects across plants and corporate teams.
• Define project scope, deliverables, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Prepare project charters, schedules (MS Project/JIRA), risk registers, and stakeholder maps.
• Monitor project progress and manage risks, issues, and change requests.
• Ensure compliance with PMO standards, governance, and documentation.

2. Digital Transformation

• Drive digital roadmaps to improve productivity, quality, automation, and compliance.
• Lead Industry 4.0 initiatives: IoT connectivity, MES/SCADA modernization, predictive maintenance, and shop-floor dashboards.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies (RPA, AI/ML, cloud, mobility).

3. Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Collaborate with production, quality, SCM, HR, finance, and maintenance teams.
• Conduct workshops and gather business/technical requirements.
• Manage vendors, system integrators, and OEMs to ensure milestone delivery.
• Provide updates to senior leadership and steering committees.

4. Solution Implementation & Integration

• Coordinate integration between factory systems (PLC, CNC, MES) and enterprise applications.
• Oversee SIT/UAT, cutover activities, user training, and post-go-live hypercare.
• Work with infrastructure/security teams to ensure secure and scalable architectures.

5. Budgeting & Cost Control

• Prepare project budgets and track expenses.
• Review vendor proposals, negotiate contracts, and ensure ROI.
• Drive cost optimization across IT/OT deployments.

6. Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Implement cybersecurity best practices for digital manufacturing systems.
• Ensure adherence to IT policies, ISO standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Conduct risk assessments and support audits.

7. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain project documents: BRDs, test scripts, SOPs, training materials, closure reports.
• Prepare dashboards and MIS reports for management.
• Track KPIs related to downtime reduction, automation, and efficiency gains.

Required QualificationsEducation

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or related field.
• MBA or PMP/Prince2 certification preferred.

Experience

• 6–12+ years total IT experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years in IT project management.
• Must have experience delivering digital initiatives in manufacturing.
• Hands-on exposure to MES, SCADA, or automation systems.
• Experience with IoT, RPA, cloud, analytics, or cybersecurity tools.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing technologies.
• Understanding of networks, servers, cloud (Azure/AWS), cybersecurity basics.
• Experience with PM tools: MS Project, JIRA, Asana, Trello.
• Familiarity with API integration, databases, OT/IT environments.

Core Competencies

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Vendor & budget management.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Leadership and ownership mindset.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person