Manufacturing Program Advisor - remote US

DXC Technology•New York, NY

4d•$95,900 - $178,100•Remote

About The Position

The Manufacturing Program Advisor leads cross-functional initiatives that advance operational excellence, digital transformation, and strategic business growth. The role combines program management leadership with deep Manufacturing Execution System (MES) experience to guide successful implementations and continuous improvement. The advisor also supports business development by identifying market opportunities, strengthening customer relationships, and contributing to strategic planning.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen to support an ITAR client.
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations, or a related field.
At least 10 years of program or project management experience, preferably in manufacturing, industrial systems, or technology environments.
Hands-on experience with MES platforms, such as Siemens Opcenter, iBase-t Solumina, or Apriso.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Experience in business development, market analysis, and customer-facing activities.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

PMP or similar certification.
Experience with digital transformation, Industry 4.0, or enterprise manufacturing systems.
Background in industrial technology or advanced manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end program planning, execution, and delivery across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budget.
Oversee the implementation, integration, and continuous improvement of MES solutions to optimize production performance and data visibility.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, IT, and quality teams to ensure MES solutions meet technical and operational requirements.
Identify business growth opportunities through market analysis, customer engagement, and development of value-added solutions.
Support business development initiatives, including proposal development, customer presentations, partnership evaluations, and strategic planning.
Manage program risks, issues, and change requests, and communicate clearly with stakeholders and executive leadership.
Develop performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to track program success and identify areas for improvement.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and internal teams to support program success and long-term retention.