Automation Lead / Project Manager

Responsibilities: of the Automation Lead / Project Manager: • Lead and coordinate simulator activities to support project execution and system readiness. • Oversee automation firms responsible for clean utilities, process equipment, and related automation scopes. • Partner closely with site teams to drive timely review, approval, and completion of project documentation. • Serve as the primary interface between automation vendors and the broader project team. • Manage project schedules, resource planning, action item tracking, and overall automation execution. • Facilitate communication among engineering, operations, quality, and automation stakeholders. • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain timelines. • Ensure automation activities align with project objectives, technical requirements, and site standards. Qualifications: of the Automation Lead / Project Manager: • 7+ years of experience leading automation projects within manufacturing, packaging, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industrial environments. • Demonstrated experience managing automation vendors and third-party engineering firms. • Strong understanding of process automation, clean utilities, and manufacturing equipment systems. • Experience coordinating simulator testing, commissioning, qualification, or startup activities. • Proven project management experience with responsibility for schedules, resources, and deliverables. • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams. • Experience supporting document review cycles and approval processes in regulated or technical environments. • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Process Controls, or a related field preferred.