Technology Digital Manufacturing Leader | Chief of Staff

Description We are looking for a Software Development Project Manager to lead a long-term contract engagement supporting major digital initiatives in Appleton, Wisconsin. This role will guide software and implementation partner selection, coordinate cross-functional planning, and help translate business goals into practical technical solutions. The position requires strong communication with executive stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams while advancing scalable deployment efforts across multiple facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end project effort from early discovery through implementation planning and execution for new software solutions.

• Facilitate discussions with business stakeholders, automation teams, IT partners, and senior leadership to align priorities and define project scope.

• Drive the evaluation and selection of software providers and implementation partners, including management of RFI, RFQ, and RFP activities.

• Gather, organize, and refine business and technical requirements to support solution design and informed decision-making.

• Serve as the primary link between technical teams and operational stakeholders to ensure clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.

• Coordinate vendor engagement, project meetings, and executive updates while maintaining momentum across multiple workstreams.

• Support the development of a demo lab environment to assess capabilities related to unified named space, digital twin, and computer vision technologies.

• Create rollout strategies, resource plans, and quality-focused delivery approaches to support expansion across multiple facilities.

• Monitor project progress, risks, and dependencies and recommend practical adjustments to keep implementation objectives on track. Requirements * Proven experience managing software development or enterprise technology implementation projects in complex business environments.

• Strong background leading vendor selection initiatives, including RFP, RFI, RFQ, proposal review, and partner evaluation.

• Working knowledge of digital technologies such as unified named space, digital twin platforms, computer vision, or related industrial solutions.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership, technical teams, vendors, and cross-functional business partners.

• Demonstrated skill in requirements definition, project planning, resource coordination, and meeting facilitation.

• Strong understanding of digital platforms, digital operations, and broader connected technology ecosystems.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to drive decisions and maintain alignment across stakeholders. Technology Doesn’t Change the World, People Do.®

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