Automation Project Director
SGP Technology
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Job summary
Qualifications
- Proven experience in life sciences projects.
- Ability to manage IT/OT infrastructure.
- Strong communication and scheduling skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead automation delivery for a greenfield facility.
- Oversee deployment of various systems.
- Manage end-to-end IT/OT infrastructure delivery.
Skills
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Job description
This range is provided by SGP Technology. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
$150.00/hr - $200.00/hr
Overview
A global biopharmaceutical company is seeking a highly experienced Automation Project Director to lead the automation delivery of a new greenfield facility. This is a critical leadership role that will oversee the delivery of IT/OT infrastructure, automation systems, and integration of multiple technologies. The position reports directly to the site’s Automation & Project Delivery lead and plays a key part in the strategic scale-up of the manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver all aspects of Automation and IT/OT systems for a new site (Site 2), which will double the capacity of an existing operation.
- Oversee the deployment of systems including DeltaV, Rockwell, MES, OSI PI, SAP, LIMS, and integration of analytical benchtop instruments.
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of IT/OT infrastructure – including meters, switches, and network setup.
- Coordinate closely with vendors (notably Emerson) to deliver automation packages and logic development.
- Ensure seamless integration with existing systems, aligning with learnings and frameworks from Site 1, which is in the final commissioning phase.
- Drive execution of digital initiatives such as the Digital Control Tower and Process Analytical Technology (PAT) frameworks.
- Develop, maintain, and deliver project plans and schedules in collaboration with engineering and automation teams.
- Act as a strategic point of contact for project delivery across internal stakeholders and external vendors.
- Ensure robust governance and reporting across all automation workstreams.
- Guide and support a cross-functional team of 10–12 professionals, while holding accountability for successful technology implementation.
Experience & Qualifications
- Proven experience delivering large-scale automation and IT/OT infrastructure projects in the life sciences or pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong background with Emerson DeltaV and Rockwell platforms is essential.
- Previous leadership of greenfield or expansion projects involving MES, SAP, OSI PI, and LIMS systems.
- Ability to manage multiple vendors and stakeholders across engineering, automation, and construction.
- Strong understanding of infrastructure, including utility metering, network configuration, and system connectivity.
- Ability to provide strategic leadership while guiding technical teams to problem-solve – without needing to be the technical expert.
- Strong organizational, communication, and scheduling skills to drive multi-disciplinary projects.
Director
Contract
Engineering and Project Management
Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research
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