Global Automation Lead | Pharma | Spain

MANTU GROUP SA; España; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team

Learning academy

Well-being focus

Job summary

Amaris Consulting, part of Mantu, is seeking a Global Automation Enablement Lead in Spain to drive the global adoption of automation across multiple pharmaceutical plants. You will define standards, govern automation practices, and collaborate with site teams on concept to implementation.

The role requires strong PLC/SCADA and OT/IT integration experience, a track record in automation/digital transformation, and willingness to travel worldwide to support deployment and training.

Qualifications

• Degree in Automation Engineering or related field.
• At least 3 years as Automation Lead for global plants.
• Strong hands-on experience with PLC, SCADA and OT/IT integration.
• Willingness to travel worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Drive global automation adoption across plants.
• Define global standards, best practices and governance.
• Lead automation projects from concept to implementation.
• Act as global point of contact for automation topics.
• Ensure compliance with pharma regulations and quality standards.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing, training and change management.
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, production and quality teams.
• Manage timelines, risks and resources; travel worldwide.

Skills

PLC

SCADA

OT/IT integration

Project management

Global standards

Education

Automation Engineering

Process Engineering

Computer Science

Information Technology

Business Informatics

Job description

Would you like to start a new professional adventure as a Global Automation Enablement Lead in one of our opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry in Spain?

Job description

Your missions

• Drive the global adoption of automation solutions within the S4G (Smart Factory for the Future) and AIP (AI Program) initiatives across multiple plants.
• Define and promote global standards, best practices, and governance for automation, ensuring alignment on how sites should work.
• Lead and coordinate automation projects (PLC, SCADA, OT/IT integration) from concept to implementation, in collaboration with local site teams.
• Act as the global point of contact for automation topics, supporting manufacturing sites in troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical industry regulations and internal quality standards in all automation-related activities.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing, training, and change management to support digital transformation and smart factory deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, IT, production, quality) to integrate automation into broader digital and AI initiatives.
• Manage project timelines, risks, and resources, including worldwide travel to support implementation and standardization on site.

Your profile

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Process Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Informatics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of experience as Automation Lead for global plants in the pharmaceutical or highly regulated industrial sector.
• Strong hands-on experience with PLC, SCADA and OT/IT integration, as well as project management in automation/digital transformation.
• Knowledge of English at C2 level; Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to work in a multicultural team, travel worldwide, and adapt to a dynamic, global environment.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in global standardization programs, smart factory initiatives, or AI-enabled manufacturing would be a plus.

What do we offer

• An international community bringing together more than 110 nationalities.
• An environment where trust is central and internal growth is valued.
• A solid training system with an internal Academy and available learning modules.
• A dynamic workplace with internal events, team building activities and dedicated initiatives.
• A strong commitment to well-being and work-life balance.

The ideal person shares these values

• Boldness: our entrepreneurial spirit of adventure is what brings us together and drives our success.
• Trust: trust is the foundation of our relationships and enables us to promote freedom of expression, creativity and innovation.
• Performance: it guides us in our continuous improvement and in our drive to achieve concrete results.
• Commitment: we work with dedication and responsibility to meet our objectives.
• Independence: Amaris Consulting belongs to those who created it and to those who develop it every day.

With your application, you may have the opportunity to join a company that supports its partners in the Automotive & Motorsport, Avionic & Aerospace, Defence, Railway, Industrial, Home Automation and Robotics sectors, with mechanical and electronic engineering activities in the areas of Development & Design, Testing & Validation, System Engineering, R&D and Project Management.

Diversity and inclusion

Amaris Consulting promotes equal opportunities and assesses applications based on skills, experience and potential. We welcome qualified applications without discrimination based on gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, age, disability, marital or family status, or any other protected characteristic.

If you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know: we will do our best to support you.

Who are we

Amaris Consulting, part of Mantu is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.

Recruitment process

At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible.

Here’s what our recruitment process looks like:

Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!

Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!

Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.

As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.

We look forward to meeting you!