Project Manager

We are looking for a passionate and experienced MES (Manufacturing Execution System) Project Manager to join our team.As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of MES (Manufacturing Execution System) projects for our clients. Under the guidance of the PMO, you’ll plan and execute project activities, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination. Acting as a key point of contact, you’ll work to maintain alignment between internal teams and client expectations, while assisting in the management of risks, timelines, and quality standards to contribute to overall project success.What You'll DoSupport the execution of MES implementation and support projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget. Develop and maintain project documentation, including scope, schedules, budgets, and resource plans. Coordinate the project team by tracking progress, and fostering a supportive environment that promotes efficiency, collaboration, and well-being. Act as the main point of contact for clients, maintaining clear and proactive communication throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring customer satisfaction, and addressing any conflicts constructively. Facilitate requirements gathering, solution validation, and client workshops alongside senior team members. Monitor project progress (plan vs. actual), resolve obstacles, adjust plans as needed, and escalate issues when needed. Contribute to ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations. Support user training, go-live planning, and post-implementation follow-up. Manage the project by tracking progress and supporting performance to ensure maximum efficiency and optimal time utilization. Collaborate with the PMO and project leads to refine delivery methodologies and internal best practices. What We Are Looking ForProject Management Methodologies Experience with Agile and SCRUM practices, including facilitation of ceremonies and backlog management. Familiarity with traditional (Waterfall) project management approaches. Strong planning, organization, and execution skills across diverse project types.Technical Expertise in MES (Plus) Understanding of MES systems and their role in manufacturing environments. Experience with MES integration, configuration, and deployment Stakeholder Management & Communication Interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to manage client expectations and build trust-based relationships. Clear communicator with negotiation and conflict resolution awareness. Performance Tracking & Risk Management Ability to define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs). Proactive in identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies. Comfortable with change management and adapting plans in dynamic environments. Team Contribution & Collaboration Ability to contribute to a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture. Willingness to support and motivate team members across roles and disciplines. Encourages open communication and continuous improvement within the team. Client-Centric Mindset Strong focus on understanding client needs and delivering value. Committed to building long-term client relationships through trust and transparency. Comfortable balancing client priorities with internal resources, timelines, and delivery constraints. Continuous Learning & Adaptability Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to evolving project requirements. Open to feedback and committed to personal and professional growth. Education Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field What We OfferPosition to be filled on a permanent basisWork from our offices (Porto), occasional trips to clients' sites50% days of teleworkingMeal AllowanceHealth InsuranceSeniority days offWork environment: Join a passionate and motivated team, where innovation and collaboration are valued. We offer a dynamic and stimulating environment. You will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects and take on exciting technical challenges while contributing to the success of our clients. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and advance your career, we would love to welcome you to our team. Apply today and be part of our journey to technological excellence!About UsSOFYNE Active Technology has been integrating and deploying MES, LES and PLM solutions since 2005.We support and advise more than 30 major industrial accounts in their innovation and digital transformation projects towards Industry 4.0.With offices across Europe, we cover the audit, integration, evolution, application maintenance, support and change management needs of our customers.Our approach is built around the framework and capabilities of a large company with the heart and soul of a small business, fostering high quality and performance services, agile development and added value for our clients, in the automotive, energy, aerospace and defense, consumer products and luxury sectors.All this acquired knowledge is what enables us to best understand how these evolutions impact manufacturing information systems.Sofyne Active Technology is certified with the international standard ISO27001.Key Figures6 offices: Lyon (FR), Versailles (FR), Krakow (PL), Geneva (CH), London (UK), Porto (PT)200 experts35 customers (ranked in the Fortune Global 500)30 000 days of project / year1350 training days (2024)SOFYNE is a talent maker!