C&Q & Automation Program Director

ACE Technologies, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ACE Technologies is seeking an experienced Commissioning and Qualification (C&Q) Director to lead pharmaceutical projects in Indianapolis. The role drives scope, schedules and budgets, mentors engineers, and works across C&Q and Automation to deliver safe, compliant facilities and equipment turnover to clients.

You will build delivery capability at facilities ACE serves, manage client relationships, develop proposals and staffing plans, and guide teams from scope through execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering or related field.
• 10+ years pharma C&Q experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience delivering complex projects in regulated environments.
• Ability to manage scope, budgets, and client expectations.
• Strong collaboration with Automation and Engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead C&Q project delivery from scope to turnover.
• Provide technical direction across planning, documentation, fieldwork, qualification and turnover.
• Develop people through mentoring and training.
• Build and maintain client relationships and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client management

Budgeting

Staff development

Technical judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

DeltaV

Rockwell

Automation platforms

Job description

ACE Technologies is seeking an experienced Commissioning and Qualification (C&Q) Director to lead pharmaceutical projects in Indianapolis. The role drives scope, schedules and budgets, mentors engineers, and works across C&Q and Automation to deliver safe, compliant facilities and equipment turnover to clients.

You will build delivery capability at facilities ACE serves, manage client relationships, develop proposals and staffing plans, and guide teams from scope through execution.