Location: Thailand

Contract Duration: Immediate start through July 2027

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager – Software & Industrial System Implementation to lead end-to-end implementation and integration projects across enterprise and industrial environments. This role will play a critical part in driving digital transformation initiatives within manufacturing operations, ensuring successful deployment, system stability, operational readiness, and user adoption.

The ideal candidate has strong experience managing complex implementation projects involving enterprise systems, manufacturing/OT environments, machine connectivity, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination.

Role Summary

The Project Manager oversees end-to-end delivery of software and industrial system implementation projects, ensuring that solutions are deployed successfully, integrated with operational environments, adopted by users, and aligned with business objectives. This role manages the full project lifecycle — from scoping, planning, and vendor coordination to configuration, integration, testing, deployment, and stabilization — with a strong focus on enterprise systems and shopfloor/OT integration (e.g., SCADA, machine connectivity, and manufacturing systems). The PM is responsible for ensuring quality execution, secure and scalable system design, clear communication, and measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Delivery Management

Lead full lifecycle software and industrial system implementation projects, including requirements confirmation, solution design validation, configuration, integration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
Develop project plans, timelines, scope, and deliverables based on business and operational needs, including phased rollout for machine connectivity.
Monitor progress, manage risks, resolve issues, and ensure alignment to schedule, budget, and operational constraints.

2. Software & Industrial System Implementation Leadership

Manage implementation of enterprise and industrial systems such as ERP modules, MES, SCADA, workflow automation, CRM, analytics platforms, and custom manufacturing solutions.
Oversee SCADA and OT system implementation, including:
OT servers and workstations setup
High availability design
System integration and interfaces
Access control and cybersecurity compliance
Ensure alignment between IT systems and shopfloor operations through effective system architecture and integration planning.
Ensure technical and functional requirements are translated accurately into scalable and secure system solutions.

3. Machine Connectivity & Data Integration

Drive machine data connectivity initiatives, ensuring integration between shopfloor equipment and enterprise platforms.

Define and manage phased implementation approach for machine onboarding and data availability.
Coordinate integration design covering APIs, data flows, interfaces, and interoperability across IT and OT systems.
Support initiatives related to industrial data capture, monitoring, and analytics readiness.

4. Cross-Functional Coordination

Collaborate with Business stakeholders, Manufacturing/Operations teams, IT, Data, QA, Infrastructure, and external partners.
Facilitate workshops, requirement reviews, system design discussions, and UAT sessions, including OT/production stakeholders.
Align all teams on dependencies, production constraints, operational impacts, and release plans.

5. Vendor & Partner Management

Manage system integrators, SCADA vendors, industrial solution providers, and consultants.
Track deliverables, SLAs, support agreements (SA), and contract obligations.
Review technical designs and validate vendor-proposed solutions, ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture and cybersecurity standards.

6. Testing, Deployment & Change Management

Oversee test planning, execution, defect resolution, and acceptance sign-off across both IT and OT environments.

Manage cutover planning, system migration, production readiness, and go-live activities with minimal disruption to operations.
Support change management, user training, and adoption activities, especially for shopfloor users and operational teams.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

7+ years of experience in Project Management, Software/System Implementation, or Industrial Digital Transformation projects.
Strong experience with manufacturing, industrial automation, OT/IT integration, or factory digitalization projects.
Hands-on experience managing enterprise system implementations such as ERP, MES, SCADA, or industrial platforms.
Experience working with cross-functional global teams and external vendors.
Strong understanding of APIs, system integration, data flows, and enterprise architecture concepts.
Familiarity with cybersecurity and high-availability environments is highly preferred.
PMP, Prince2, Agile, or related certifications are a plus.
Preferred SkillsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Strong problem-solving and risk management mindset.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams in complex operational environments.
Comfortable working in fast-paced manufacturing and transformation programs.
Strong coordination and leadership capability across technical and operational teams.

Project Manager – Software & Industrial System Implementation

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