• Provide leadership and be accountable for the delivery of the PTO scope
  
• Plan, monitor and control PTO activities
  
• Lead and manage the PTO Team
  
• Communicate progress, issues, and needs to the Automation Program Manage
  
• Provide necessary progress data to the PMO to allow preparation of monthly reports to stakeholders
  
• Communicate automation staffing requests needed to meet project timelines to the Overall Program Automation Leader & Program Automation Manager
  
• Support preparation of cost estimates for project gate reviews and forecasts
  
• Support schedule development, integration, and analysis for the projects
  
• Identify and analyze risks of technical and management nature particular to the PTO
  
• Provide technical consulting and support as a member of the PTO team
  
• Collaborate with their Digital/MES work stream counterpart leads to align the automation and digital solutions
  
• Interface with other disciplines and stakeholders to ensure the PTO deliverables meet business needs
  
• Maintain compliance with training requirements
  

Requirements

• BS Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  
• 10+ years working Automation experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry (preferable in API/drug substance manufacturing)
  
• Previous experience in the delivery of large Automation Projects in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
  
• 5+ years’ experience in DeltaV Batch DCS
  
• Preferable, previous experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs
  
• Preferable, previous experience with Aveva PI
  
• Proficiency in commonly used project management tools (scheduling P6/MS Project), metrics, risk management)
  
• Exceptional teamwork abilities
  
• Strong knowledge of GMP’s, regulatory requirements and computer system validation principles
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audience