Principal IT Project Manager – IT Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations

MKS Instruments

. Partner with internal teams to lead complex, high-impact technology initiatives within the Office of the CIO .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeAndover • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex, cross-functional projects with a focus on IT Supply Chain and Manufacturing Operations. Proficient in advanced financial management, change management, and adherence to PMO governance and compliance standards.

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Project ManagementIT Supply Chain ManagementAdvanced Financial ManagementChange ManagementPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningRisk ManagementBudget ManagementStakeholder AnalysisAgile MethodologiesWaterfall MethodologiesHybrid Project ManagementBusiness Case ManagementVendor ManagementGovernance Compliance

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTrustworthinessReliabilityJudgment

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPCAPM

Industry Keywords

Change ReadinessFinancial TrackingProject ArtifactsContinuous ImprovementCross-Functional Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with internal teams to lead complex, high-impact technology initiatives within the Office of the CIO
Drive strategy for a collection of projects or mid-sized programs
Ensure alignment with enterprise goals and manage cross-functional teams to deliver results on time, within scope, and budget
Shape and size the demand pipeline and help sequence and prioritize projects and programs
Lead complex, high-impact projects involving multiple departments and stakeholder groups
Translate strategic objectives into detailed project plans with clear milestones and outcomes
Identify required resources and manage them effectively and efficiently
Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and issues across projects and workstreams
Drive alignment between business and technical teams
Manage project budgets, forecasts, and vendor relationships; maintain accurate monthly financial trackers
Assess change readiness and prepare business stakeholders for change adoption
Serve as primary point of contact for executive stakeholders and sponsors
Create project artifacts and deliver reporting, including project and/or sprint plans, status reports, stakeholder analysis, issues, risks and mitigation, and training documentation
Ensure transition from project mode to steady state with business and IT teams
Ensure adherence to PMO governance, reporting, and quality standards
Mentor less experienced project managers and support continuous improvement of project management practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
7+ years of progressive experience managing complex or cross-functional projects
Experience with IT Supply Chain and/or Manufacturing Operations
Program-Level Coordination – Overseeing interrelated projects with shared goals
Contract & Vendor Management – Managing third-party deliverables and contracts
Business Case Management – partnering with internal stakeholders to define and realize program and project business cases
Advanced Financial Management – Lifecycle costing, ROI, and earned value management
Change Management – Leading transitions, training, and adoption of new processes/tools
PM Methodologies – Deep understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid models
Governance & Compliance – Ensuring alignment with policies, audits, and regulations
PMP or CAPM certification preferred
Ability to take and follow directions and instructions
Ability to interact with employees, customers, suppliers, vendors, or the public in a safe, professional, and respectful manner
Trustworthiness, reliability, and good judgment
May need to be a “U.S. person” for positions involving controlled goods and technologies subject to ITAR or EAR

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision)
401(k) with company match
Life and disability insurance
12 paid holidays
Sick time
15 paid vacation days
6 weeks fully paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Stock programs
Signing bonus