It Project Manager – Digital

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