• Product Manager

    Actalent (North Reading, MA)


    Job Title: Product Manager - Technical for Manufacturing Enterprise Systems

    Job Description

    As a Product Manager - Technical for Manufacturing Enterprise Systems, you will serve as the technical product manager for manufacturing operations, driving system excellence through automated solutions that advance our processes. You will lead product management for SAP S/4HANA and Kinaxis Maestro, developing system architecture and feature roadmaps to enhance manufacturing capabilities. Working cross-functionally with system engineering teams and manufacturing operations, you will deliver innovative solutions while advising on technical trade-offs, system design, and user acceptance criteria. Through stakeholder engagement and data analysis, you will identify opportunities for improvement and translate business needs into technical specifications. Your role encompasses full product lifecycle management, from concept through post-launch enhancement, ensuring continuous improvement through performance monitoring and user feedback.

    Responsibilities

    + Own product vision and multi-year roadmap for manufacturing systems portfolio.

    + Drive architectural decisions and technical trade-offs across ERP, MES, PLM, and conduct cross-functional workshops to define system capabilities and integration requirements.

    + Conduct user requirement gathering sessions with cross-functional stakeholders.

    + Translate complex business needs into technical specifications and functional requirements.

    + Create detailed PRFAQs and functional design documents for new capabilities.

    + Define and track key success metrics that demonstrate business impact and value.

    + Partner with engineering teams to define technical implementation approaches.

    + Define user acceptance criteria and success metrics for new features.

    + Develop business cases for new capabilities and enhancements.

    + Drive standardization and simplification initiatives for manufacturing through value stream mapping of transactional processes to guide product development.

    + Identify opportunities for process automation and optimization.

    + Partner with enterprise architecture teams on integration patterns and data flows.

    Essential Skills

    + 5+ years of professional experience in enterprise application product management or related technical domain.

    + Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain system concepts.

    + Experience driving product strategy and roadmaps.

    + Excellent problem-solving and process improvement skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions.

    + Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

    + Experience in technical writing and requirements documentation.

    + Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, supply chain management, or related technical field.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Certified SAP Associate, Certified Kinaxis Author, or another Advanced User certification.

    + Expert knowledge in SAP S/4HANA (ERP) and/or Kinaxis (SCP).

    + Experience with agile methodologies and project management.

    + Proficient in data analysis, programming, and system integration.

    + Strong SQL skills.

    + Experience with integration protocols.

    + APICS Certification CPIM or CSCP.

    + Knowledge of emerging technologies in the supply chain and logistics space (e.g., robotics, IoT, machine learning).

     

    Work Environment

     

    Onsite in North Reading, MA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $69.60 - $73.90/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in North Reading,MA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.