DeltaV Automation Project Manager

LVI Associates; Tennessee; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking an experienced Automation Project Manager to lead large-scale DeltaV automation projects in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. You will oversee execution from concept through commissioning, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, budget alignment, and GMP compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams, managing scope and risk, and collaborating with system integrators, EPC firms, and vendors to drive successful commissioning and startup

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical, Chemical or related discipline.
• Industry experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing large-scale Emerson DeltaV projects.
• Strong understanding of batch process automation and DCS.
• Experience leading projects through FAT, SAT, commissioning, validation and startup.
• Working knowledge of GMP, GAMP 5, CSV and validation requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large-scale DeltaV automation projects within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including automation engineers, process engineers, validation specialists, quality teams, and external vendors.
• Drive automation project execution through design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and qualification phases.
• Oversee risk management activities and proactively resolve technical and project-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GAMP 5, FDA, and industry regulatory requirements.
• Provide regular project updates to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support capital project planning and long-term automation strategies across manufacturing sites.
• Manage relationships with system integrators, EPC firms, and automation vendors.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Pharma/biotech manufacturing industry experience

DeltaV DCS and batch process automation knowledge

Leadership and stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance (GMP, GAMP 5, CSV)

Tools

DeltaV Emerson

Job description

Are you an experienced Automation Project Manager with a track record of delivering large-scale DeltaV projects within highly regulated pharmaceutical environments?

We are partnering with a growing organization seeking an Automation Project Manager to lead the execution of complex automation and digital transformation initiatives across pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. This position will play a critical role in overseeing project delivery from concept through commissioning, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with GMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large-scale DeltaV automation projects within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including automation engineers, process engineers, validation specialists, quality teams, and external vendors.
• Drive automation project execution through design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and qualification phases.
• Oversee risk management activities and proactively resolve technical and project-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GAMP 5, FDA, and industry regulatory requirements.
• Provide regular project updates to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support capital project planning and long-term automation strategies across manufacturing sites.
• Manage relationships with system integrators, EPC firms, and automation vendors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Industry experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing large-scale Emerson DeltaV projects.
• Strong understanding of batch process automation and distributed control systems (DCS).
• Experience leading projects through FAT, SAT, commissioning, qualification, and startup.
• Working knowledge of GMP, GAMP 5, CSV, and validation requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to lead high-profile automation projects with significant capital investment.
• Exposure to cutting-edge pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies.
• Collaborative and technically focused engineering environment.
• Strong project pipeline and long-term career growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits.