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ICT Project Manager - Smart Manufacturing

  • Sector: ConSol UK Semiconductors & Embedded Systems
  • Contact: Jamie Jenkins
  • Contact Email: jamie.jenkins@consolpartners.com
  • Duration: 12 months+
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Location: Leuven
  • Salary: €60 - €70 per hour
  • Expiry Date: 26 May 2024
  • Job Ref: BBBH438490_1708965258

ICT Project Manager - Smart Manufacturing

Initial 12 month freelance contract + extensions

Leuven, Belgium / Hybrid

English & Dutch Speaking

Our client provides the flexibility to work both from their office premises and remotely from home. This to maintain a healthy work-life balance while being an integral part of our team and take up this opportunity to undertake this challenging assignment.

The ICT Project Manager is end-to-end responsible for the successful realization of the projects assigned to him/her in line with the project objectives, scope, budget & timeline as defined in the project charter. To ensure successful delivery of the project, the ICT Project Manager coordinates and monitors all aspects of the project, including stakeholder- and change management, in line with the project methodology and deliverables as defined by our client.

The assignment
Currently, our client has decided to launch a strategic initiative called SmartPilotLines aligned with an Industry 4.0 based ambition for accelerated efficiency gains in both clearnroom operations and research support. As part of this program, we started with the definition of a future (conceptual) architecture for the OT and IT building blocks supporting this ambition. Examples include: dispatcher, recipe management system, load & go automations, ... We will be designing and implementing each of the components in this architecture over the coming years.
The ICT Project Manager is end-to-end responsible for the successful realization of the projects assigned to him/her in line with the project objectives, scope, budget & timeline as defined in the project charter.
To ensure successful delivery of the project, the ICT Project Manager coordinates and monitors all aspects of the project, including stakeholder- and change management, in line with the project methodology and deliverables as defined by our client.

In general, this means that you will:

  • Define and maintain an up to date comprehensive committed project plan which identifies project deliverables, work breakdown structure & planning, resources, risks & dependencies.
  • Coordinate, motivate, encourage, facilitate and support the project team members in achieving the project objectives.
  • Manage/coordinate ICT Vendors (software, hardware & consultancy) who are involved in the project.
  • Bring key elements for decision making to the steerco, indicating their impact and presenting potential alternatives.
  • Manage and regularly report project progress, budget, risks & issues to the PMO manager & Program Manager , to whom you report.
  • Ensure the project is executed in line with agreed standards & methodology (e.g. quality gating, testing release to production, ...)
  • Ensure that the necessary change management actions are taken (communication, training, post go live support, ...)
  • Ensure upon project delivery the knowledge transfer and handover to operations is done before closing the project.
  • Be the single point of contact for the project for both internal and external customers.

More specific, you will:

  • Work in close collaboration with the Program Manager(s).
  • Build up network within the Fab business unit.
  • Build up knowledge of the SmartPilotLines architecture and wider context.
  • Connect project plans to Agile DevOps cycles followed within the ICT department.
  • Review test plans and coordinate/follow-up testing.
  • Follow-up roll-out to production.

Required knowledge and skills

  • You have a master's degree, preferably in computer science or engineering.
  • You have a technical background and are willing to learn the technical set-up.
  • A solid background in production environments, preferably (semiconductor) MES implementations, is key.
  • We value your extensive track record in project and change management, and project delivery. You have a background in project management methodologies, processes and techniques that you apply in a pragmatic way.
  • You are able to work independently and in team. With your no-nonsense attitude, you coordinate your team to get the job done.
  • Your strong data analytic skills enable you to interpret and make recommendations in terms of planning, budgeting, problem solving, etc.
  • As an experienced Project Manager, you are a communication superstar, building strong relationships with stakeholders from different business units and with national/international suppliers.
  • You have an open mind and a fluent knowledge of both Dutch and English.
  • You feel comfortable in a complex and demanding environment.
  • Experience with Office 365 applications (e.g. MS Teams, Power BI, SharePoint) and Azure DevOps are an important plus.