Project Manager

V-IT NV; Belgique; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

V-IT NV in Belgium seeks an OT Project Manager to lead manufacturing automation initiatives from inception through deployment in Gent. You will coordinate across Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Automation, Engineering and IT teams to ensure adherence to GxP, CSV and regulatory requirements.

With 8+ years in regulated manufacturing project management, you will navigate OT networks, cybersecurity, IT/OT architecture, and systems integration while communicating with senior leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, automation, or related field.
• 8+ years of project management experience in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of GxP regulations, CSV, and quality processes.
• Experience leading manufacturing automation, MES, OT, or digital manufacturing projects.
• Knowledge of OT networking, industrial cybersecurity, IT/OT architecture, and manufacturing systems integration.
• Proven ability to work with senior leadership and global cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project governance skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead project initiation, business case development, funding approvals, and governance reviews.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Automation, Engineering, and IT organizations.
• Manage project scope, budget, timeline, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
• Support deployment of manufacturing automation and digital manufacturing solutions.
• Coordinate activities related to OT network implementation, IT/OT segregation, infrastructure readiness, equipment connectivity, and cybersecurity compliance.
• Ensure all project activities comply with GxP, data integrity, validation, and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate vendor engagement and manage external partners throughout project execution.
• Prepare executive presentations, steering committee updates, and project approval documentation.

Connaissances

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Regulated manufacturing

Formation

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/CS/IT/Automation)

Outils

PLC

Industrial cybersecurity

MES/OT systems

Description du poste

OT Project Manager

Start Date: As soon as possible

End Date: End of the year, with potential extension through 2027

Location: Gent

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project initiation, business case development, funding approvals, and governance reviews.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Automation, Engineering, and IT organizations.
• Manage project scope, budget, timeline, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
• Support deployment of manufacturing automation and digital manufacturing solutions.
• Coordinate activities related to OT network implementation, IT/OT segregation, infrastructure readiness, equipment connectivity, and cybersecurity compliance.
• Ensure all project activities comply with GxP, data integrity, validation, and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate vendor engagement and manage external partners throughout project execution.
• Prepare executive presentations, steering committee updates, and project approval documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Automation, or related field.
• 8+ years of project management experience in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of GxP regulations, Computer System Validation (CSV), and quality processes.
• Experience leading manufacturing automation, MES, OT, industrial controls, or digital manufacturing projects.
• Knowledge of OT networking, industrial cybersecurity, IT/OT architecture, and manufacturing systems integration.
• Proven ability to work with senior leadership and global cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project governance skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification.
• Experience with PLC, Historian, PI, or industrial control systems.
• Familiarity with FDA, EMA, Annex 11, 21 CFR Part 11, and cybersecurity standards applicable to manufacturing.
• Experience supporting facility expansions, manufacturing technology deployments, or OT network segregation programs.