Lead MES Implementation Manager
Salary: £70,000 – £85,000 + benefits
Location: Slough (Hybrid – 2 days per week on site)
We are recruiting a senior MES implementation professional to take full ownership of customer delivery and lead complex Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementations end to end.
This role is delivery and leadership led, not purely technical. It is suited to someone who naturally takes responsibility, sets direction, and is trusted to drive successful outcomes with customers, partners, and internal teams.
The Role As Lead MES Implementation Manager, you will own the delivery of MES implementations from kick‑off through go‑live and stabilisation. You will define how implementations are run, lead customer engagement, and ensure projects are delivered with strong structure, clarity, and accountability.
While technical understanding remains important, this role is measured by ownership, leadership, and execution, rather than hands‑on engineering alone.
The role is hybrid, with 2 days per week on site in Slough and the remaining time split between customer engagement and remote working.
Key Responsibilities
Take full ownership of MES implementations from initiation through delivery
Act as the primary senior point of contact for customers during implementations
Define and drive delivery plans, governance, and communication frameworks
Establish and improve implementation processes, tools, and best practices
Proactively identify and manage delivery risks and dependencies
Lead and influence internal delivery resources and cross‑functional teams
Ensure training, adoption, and successful handover are embedded in delivery
Provide technical and architectural oversight without being purely hands‑on What We’re Looking For Essential Experience
Strong experience delivering MES or manufacturing IT implementations in live production environments
Proven track record of owning delivery, not just contributing technically
Experience leading customer‑facing implementations with multiple stakeholders
Confident communicator capable of leading senior customer discussions
Recognised by peers as a natural leader Technical Background
Solid understanding of manufacturing operations and execution systems
Experience working across IT / OT landscapes and system integrations
Able to challenge designs and guide delivery decisions Desirable
Experience defining or improving implementation frameworks or delivery standards
Mentoring or supporting more junior team members
Exposure to product delivery, roadmap input, or collaboration with R&D teams Who This Role Is For
This role will suit:
A senior MES Implementation Engineer ready for full delivery ownership
A delivery‑focused leader from manufacturing IT or industrial automation
Someone who values accountability, structure, and leadership impact over pure technical depth This is not a junior role and not a purely hands‑on engineering position.
Salary & Package
£80,000 – £85,000, depending on experience
Benefits package included
Hybrid working model: 2 days per week on site in Slough