LSC have a requirement for an Automation Project manager to join a leading Pharmaceutical Manufacturer based in Grange Castle, Dublin.
If you have 5 years of experience working in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry and are ready for your next challenge, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
ABOUT THE PROJECT - KEY RESPONSIBILTIES
- Automation Project Manager to lead automation and control system upgrade projects on a GMP pharmaceutical site. Initial focus is on Siemens PLC/HMI lifecycle upgrades and associated OT/IT integration, reporting into the site Automation Manager and working cross?functionally with Production, Engineering, Quality and IT.
- Project Focus:
- Lead a programme of Siemens PLC and HMI upgrade projects.
- Upgrade Siemens PLCs from S7?200 and S7?300 to S7?1200 and S7?1500 platforms.
- Upgrade HMIs from Siemens TP Comfort panels to Unified Siemens panels.
- Plan and execute cutovers, shutdowns and commissioning with minimal impact to manufacturing operations.
- Coordinate vendors, Automation, Validation, Operations and IT/OT teams to deliver these upgrades in a GMP environment.
- Key Responsibilities
- End?to?end project management of automation and digital/OT projects: scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk and compliance management.
- Lead planning, design, FAT/SAT, commissioning and qualification of automation and control system changes.
- Manage legacy control system replacement and lifecycle upgrades, including obsolescence planning.
- Act as primary point of contact with specialist automation and IT/OT vendors; manage scope, change control and performance.
- Drive integration of plant control systems with manufacturing OT/IT systems (data integrity, monitoring, asset performance, continuous improvement).
- Develop and manage project documentation (URS, functional/design specs, test plans, validation docs, business cases, capex submissions).
- Lead risk management, stakeholder engagement and regular status reporting to Automation Manager and key stakeholders.
- Ensure projects comply with GMP, data integrity requirements, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11 and corporate standards.
ABOUT YOU - ARE YOUR SKILLS A MATCH?
- An Engineering or related technical Degree (e.g. Electrical, Automation, Chemical, Mechanical, Control Systems, Computer/Software Engineering) or equivalent is essential.
- Minimum 5 years' experience working as a Project Engineer / Project Manager in a regulated pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical environment (pharmaceutical sector experience is mandatory).
- Strong project management skills demonstrated across the full project lifecycle
Note: Are you currently eligible to work in Ireland? As this is a contract opportunity you will need to hold a Stamp 1G/Stamp 4 visa to apply!
Apply via this advert or contact Paul O'Driscoll at LSC on +353214718214 if you have any more questions about this role!
