Business Modernization – Project Manager, MES Operations

Moog Inc.

Project Manager executing ERP modernization projects at Moog. Collaborating across business and IT for successful implementation.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeBuffalo • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for planning and delivering assigned ERP modernization workstreams or releases
Partner closely with the Business Process Champion and Data Lead for MES Operations
Lead assigned ERP modernization projects or workstreams through all delivery phases: Prepare, Explore, Realize, Deploy, and Hypercare.
Manage day-to-day project execution, including task tracking, milestone achievement, and issue resolution.
Actively manage project scope, ensuring alignment with approved designs and adherence to formal change control processes.
Identify, assess, and manage project-level risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate to the Modernization Program Manager.
Coordinate cross-workstream dependencies with peer Project Leads to ensure integrated delivery.
Coordinate business, IT, system integrator, and third-party resources to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
Prepare and deliver accurate project status reporting, forecasts, and issue updates in alignment with program reporting standards.
Support testing cycles, defect resolution, cutover planning, and go-live readiness activities.
Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and achieve business stakeholder acceptance.
Support knowledge transfer and transition to sustain and operations teams post go-live.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
5+ years of project management experience supporting implementations or major modernization initiatives.
Experience in ERP implementations is preferred.
Demonstrated experience managing ERP projects or significant ERP workstreams across multiple implementation phases.
Strong understanding of ERP implementation lifecycles and structured delivery methodologies (e.g., SAP Activate or equivalent).
Proven ability to manage schedules, scope, risks, issues, and dependencies in complex project environments.
Experience working with system integrators and coordinating internal and external delivery teams.
Proficiency with project management and reporting tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar).
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to operate effectively within a structured program and governance-driven environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

great compensation package
bonus opportunities
matching 401k
ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations)
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Flexible paid time off
holidays and parental leave program
relocation assistance
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
Tuition Assistance
mentorship and coaching opportunities
leadership development and other personal growth programs
Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values.
Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

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Hard Skills & Tools

ERP modernizationproject managementrisk managementissue resolutionscope managementchange controltesting cyclesdefect resolutiongo-live readinessbusiness stakeholder acceptance

Soft Skills

organizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailcommunication skillsleadership skillscollaboration skillsadaptabilitytime managementcritical thinking