Senior Life Sciences Automation Projects Lead

Simotechnology; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Skills development

Large corporate clients

Job summary

SimoTech is seeking a Senior Automation Projects Manager to lead automation initiatives for pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. You will oversee planning, execution and validation from conception to delivery, reporting to Engineering Services leadership.

The ideal candidate has deep process automation knowledge (PLC/SCADA/DCS) and OT, with strong project management and client-facing skills, and a background in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing automation or controls projects in life sciences or regulated industries.
• PM certification (PMP) is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of GxP, GMP, and FDA requirements.
• Familiarity with Rockwell, Siemens, DeltaV, SCADA and OT infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams from conception through commissioning and validation.
• Act as primary client contact for scope, deliverables, timelines and budget.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, cost control and change management.
• Develop proposals, project plans, resource allocations, schedules and risk strategies.
• Provide governance, status reporting and escalation for stakeholders.
• Support business development through client engagement and new opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to ensure seamless execution.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

SimoTech is seeking a Senior Automation Projects Manager to lead automation initiatives for pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. You will oversee planning, execution and validation from conception to delivery, reporting to Engineering Services leadership.

The ideal candidate has deep process automation knowledge (PLC/SCADA/DCS) and OT, with strong project management and client-facing skills, and a background in regulated environments.