Global Manufacturing IT & Automation Project Lead - Hybrid

MSD Animal Health Nederland; Boxmeer; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3% year-end allowance

Annual bonus

35.5 days paid leave

Travel expense reimbursement

Pension plan

Company restaurant

Accessible by public transport

Private park on site

Mental wellbeing support

Prayer/meditation room

Career development opportunities

Job summary

MSD Animal Health Nederland in Boxmeer is seeking a Manufacturing IT & Automation Project Lead to drive delivery of IT and automation projects across manufacturing sites Boxmeer and De Bilt. You will manage projects, develop a project management competence, and guide project managers within area teams.

You will collaborate with Business Technology Partners to ensure timely project delivery, align with global standards, and maintain strong stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 5+ years proven project management experience managing technical projects.
• 5+ years experience with manufacturing IT/automation systems (PLCs, SCADAs, historians, MES).
• Understanding of GxP regulated environment and validation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive standardization in project management methodologies across manufacturing IT/automation teams.
• Lead IT/automation project planning, scheduling, milestones, and resource plans.
• Provide status updates and reports to stakeholders on progress, issues and risks.
• Coordinate with IT, Operations, Engineering, Quality and external vendors.
• Provide technical guidance on PLCs, SCADA, historians, MES and supporting IT applications.
• Implement automation solutions and integrate with existing systems.
• Promote collaboration across IT divisions and manufacturing network.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget.

Skills

Audit Management

Automated Manufacturing Systems

Automation Solutions

Biotechnology

Business Process Improvements

Computer Engineering

Data Management

Digital Manufacturing

IT Automation

IT Project Lifecycle

Problem Management

Project Management

PMIS

PMS

Project Management Support

Quality Management

Real-Time Programming

SDLC

Software Development Life Cycle

Technical Projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

MS Project

Job description

MSD Animal Health Nederland in Boxmeer is seeking a Manufacturing IT & Automation Project Lead to drive delivery of IT and automation projects across manufacturing sites Boxmeer and De Bilt. You will manage projects, develop a project management competence, and guide project managers within area teams.

You will collaborate with Business Technology Partners to ensure timely project delivery, align with global standards, and maintain strong stakeholder communication.