Manufacturing Systems Project Manager - Glasgow12-Month Contract | Inside IR35 | £550-£700 per day
Glasgow based | Hybrid (approx. 2 days onsite per week)
An opportunity to play a lead role in the greenfield build of a world-class manufacturing facility that will become the global blueprint for future operations.
This contract role will sit at the heart of a major manufacturing transformation programme, responsible for delivering the core manufacturing systems landscape under a tight timeframe while ensuring scalability for future smart-manufacturing capabilities.
The RoleYou will lead the delivery of ERP, MES and PLM systems for a newly established manufacturing site, working in parallel with physical site build activity. The focus is on what is critical for day-one operations, not over-engineering - with architecture designed to evolve over time.
The ERP platform is fixed (Infor), and the programme is currently partnered with a leading global consultancy, moving into vendor selection and multi-vendor delivery. You will act as the central point between partners, vendors, internal technical teams and global stakeholders.
This is a hands-on manufacturing systems delivery role, not a pure IT PM position.
Key Responsibilities*Own end-to-end delivery of manufacturing systems across ERP, MES and PLM
*Lead vendor selection, engagement and multi-vendor delivery
*Partner closely with systems integrators and consulting teams
*Coordinate global delivery teams across the UK, India and Middle East
*Drive delivery under aggressive timelines, prioritising MVP for go-live
*Manage risk, dependencies and complex system integration
*Lead and support significant change management in a manufacturing environment
*Act as a pragmatic counterbalance to "gold-plated" solutions
About You*Proven experience delivering manufacturing systems (ERP / MES / PLM)
*Background in manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environments
*Experience with greenfield sites or major plant start-ups highly desirable
*Comfortable working within fixed ERP guardrails
*Strong vendor and integrator management experience
*Confident operating in global, offshore delivery models
*Pragmatic, delivery-focused, and comfortable challenging partners and stakeholders
Contract Details*Duration: 12 months
*IR35: Inside IR35
*Rate: £550-£700 per day (dependent on experience)
*Location: Glasgow based, hybrid working with approx. 2 days per week onsite
This role would suit an experienced Manufacturing Systems Project Manager who thrives in high-pressure, build-from-scratch environments and wants to leave a long-term legacy rather than deliver incremental change.


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