Engineering Project Manager (Automation)

TechMet Ltd.; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TechMet Ltd. invites applications for an Automation Project Manager to oversee planning, management, co-ordination and financial control of automation projects.

You will scope projects, set milestones and coordinate stakeholders to ensure delivery within timeframes and budgets, while adhering to industry standards. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, 10+ years leading large-scale automation, and strong knowledge of DCS/SCADA/BMS, with proficiency in MS Project and Excel for

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in an engineering discipline.
• At least 10 years leading complex, large-scale automation projects, ideally in pharma or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of automation systems including DCS, SCADA and BMS.
• Experience with project management processes and process safety.
• Proficient in programming and reporting using IT tools.

Responsibilities

• Scoping projects, setting milestones and objectives with stakeholders.
• Manage and influence stakeholder groups and coordinate resources.
• Ensure delivery within timeframes, budget and standards (eg GAMP5).
• Monitor, report and escalate project issues as needed.
• Lead development of practical and cost-effective automation solutions.
• Support tender processes for optimal technical and economic outcomes.
• Liaise with external design consultants, engineers and contractors during execution.

Skills

Automation PM

Stakeholder Mgmt

Pharma compliance

Process safety

DCS/SCADA/BMS

MS Project

Excel

Programming

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

TechMet is pleased to continue working with one of NI’s major manufacturers which has an excellent global reputation for quality and innovation. Due to continued growth the company is looking to recruit a highly skilled and experienced Automation Project Manager to oversee planning, management, co-ordination and financial control of automation projects.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Scoping projects, agreeing milestones and objectives in consultation with all stakeholders
• Manage and influence stakeholder groups and co-ordinate resources to ensure delivery
• Ensure that automation solutions are delivered within timeframes, budget and industry standards (eg GAMP5)
• Monitor, report and escape project issues as needed
• Lead the development of practical and cost effective automation solutions
• Support tender process, ensuring optimal economic and technical solutions
• Liaise with external design consultants, engineers and contractors during project execution ensuring all work carried out within project remit

The Person:

• Degree qualified in an engineering discipline eg Software Engineering, Electronics or Automation related subject (Chartered Engineering status an advantage)
• At least 10 years’ experience of leading and executing complex, large scale automation projects ideally in a strict legislative environment – pharma or related field
• Knowledge of automation systems – DCS Process Control systems; BMS; SCADA
• Extensive experience of project management systems and processes, knowledge of engineering standards and best practice; knowledge of process safety management
• Proficient in programming, managing and reporting on project using IT (MS project/Excel etc)

Benefits:

• The role offers an exceptionally good salary package, together with benefits associated with a senior role.