Cognizant

MES Project Manager - Remote - 2

Cognizant$100K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Teaneck, NJ
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or related fields
  • Strong project management skills with proficiency in managing scope, budget, and timelines
  • Demonstrated ability to drive compliance with GxP and GMP standards
  • Experience working with ServiceNow or similar incident management tools
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant technical or engineering discipline
  • Familiarity with EBR/MBR design and deployment processes
  • Proven track record of stakeholder communication and resource planning

Responsibilities

  • Lead delivery of MES projects, managing budgets, risk, and quality
  • Act as the primary contact for MES activities across departments and vendors
  • Define and prioritize the MES roadmap in alignment with business goals
  • Oversee daily MES operations, ensuring system reliability and performance
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and oversee validation activities
  • Manage the design and configuration of MES components and interfaces
  • Lead project governance with effective communication and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan with contributions
  • Long-term and Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Full Job Description
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

Job Summary
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of MES projects including upgrades, enhancements, and ongoing support, while managing scope, timelines, budget, risks, and quality objectives.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all MES-related activities, ensuring effective coordination across Manufacturing, Quality, IT, and external vendors for seamless execution.
  • Define, manage, and prioritize the MES roadmap in collaboration with business stakeholders, aligning initiatives with operational goals and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure system reliability, stability, and performance by overseeing day-to-day MES operations and proactively managing issues, risks, and escalations.
  • Drive compliance with GxP, GMP, and regulatory standards, including validation activities (IQ/OQ/UAT), audit readiness, and data integrity requirements.
  • Oversee EBR/MBR design, deployment, troubleshooting, and configuration of MES components such as master data, users, equipment, and system interfaces.
  • Manage incident, change, and release processes using ServiceNow or equivalent tools, ensuring proper tracking, governance, and vendor coordination.
  • Lead project governance activities including stakeholder communication, status reporting, resource planning, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive adoption and operational efficiency across MES platforms.

Compensation: - $100,000 to $130,000 + COLA and this position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. Application will be accepted by 6/28/2026

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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