Job Title: Project Manager – PROMIS MES Upgrade
Location:
Caswell
Department:
IT
Reports To:
Director of IT Infrastructure
Employment Type:
Contract / On-site
Job Summary
:We are looking for an experienced
Project Manage
r to lead the upgrade of the
PROMIS Manufacturing Execution Syste
m used in our semiconductor fabrication facility. This role is critical to ensuring the continuity, scalability, and performance of our fab operations. You will manage all aspects of the PROMIS upgrade project — from planning and stakeholder alignment to execution, testing, and deployment — while minimizing production disruption and ensuring system validation and compliance
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Key Responsibilitie**
* s:Lead end-to-end project management for the PROMIS MES upgrade, including scope, schedule, cost, risk, and stakeholder communicatio
* n.Collaborate with semiconductor fab operations, process engineering, equipment engineering, automation, and IT teams to ensure requirements are captured and addresse
* d.Coordinate with PROMIS vendors, system integrators, and internal teams for configuration, testing, and deploymen
* t.Plan and oversee system interface updates between PROMIS and other systems as applicable (e.g., ERP, SPC, APC, SCADA, FDC
* ).Ensure that change control, software validation (if applicable), and system documentation meet internal and industry standard
* s.Manage test plans and oversee functional, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure robust performance post-upgrad
* e.Coordinate cutover planning, rollback strategies, and go-live support with fab stakeholders to avoid production downtim
* e.Establish KPIs and success criteria for post-implementation performance monitoring and stabilizatio
* n.Report regularly to project sponsors and leadership with clear status updates, risks, and escalation item
**s.
Required Qualificatio**
* ns:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or related fie
* ld.5+ years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years in semiconductor manufacturing environmen
* ts.Direct experience managing MES system upgrades, migrations, or enhancements, experience of PROMIS is desirable but not essenti
* al.Strong knowledge of semiconductor fab workflows, lot tracking, tool integration, and cleanroom production constrain
* ts.Familiarity with fab automation systems including equipment interfaces (SECS/GEM), tool automation, and real-time data syste
* ms.Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybri
* d).Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and vendor coordination skil
**ls.
Preferred Qualificati**
* ons:PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certificat
* ion.Hands-on experience with MES system configuration or module customizat
* ion.Knowledge of fab-specific tools and environments (e.g., AMHS, APC, EAP, FDC syste
* ms).Experience working with compliance and traceability requirements in the semiconductor indus
* try.Understanding of database systems and integration middleware used in fab IT ecosyst
**ems.
Key Competen**
* cies:Deep understanding of high-mix, high-volume manufactu
* ring.Ability to bridge communication between technical and non-technical stakehol
* ders.Strong risk management and contingency planning sk
* ills.Hands-on, detail-oriented, with a strong sense of owner
* ship.Comfortable working in cleanroom or high-security manufacturing environm
ents.