Automation Project Manager

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Automation Project Manager

Our client, a global Pharmaceutical company, is seeking an Automation Project Manager to join their team at their site located in West Dublin. This is a 12-month contract opportunity and offers a hybrid work arrangement.
Reporting to the Automation Manager, this role requires an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in pharmaceutical automation to lead and deliver multiple automation and digital integration projects across the site.

Responsibilities include:
• Manage automation and digital integration projects across the site, ensuring delivery to scope, schedule, budget and quality requirements.
• Lead the planning and execution of the following key projects:
>> Setup and commissioning of an offline DCS control system for training and validation.
>> Improvement of Yokogawa DCS control system software applications and OT network infrastructure hardware and configuration.
>> Upgrade Legacy control system, including the replacement of obsolete systems.
• Lead project risk analysis and management activities, ensuring identification, mitigation and communication of technical, schedule, cost and compliance risks.
• Coordinate detailed design, FAT/SAT, commissioning and qualification and other activities related to automation and control systems.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the company and specialist automation, IT/OT and control system vendors; manage vendor performance, scope, deliverables and change control.
• Chair and document key project meetings (e.g. project kick-off, design reviews, FAT/SAT readiness, progress reviews), ensuring clear action tracking and closure.
• Support the development and execution of system testing and validation documentation (e.g. test plans, IQ/OQ/PQ where required).
• Guarantee that automation and digital projects fully comply with data integrity, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, GMP and the company’s standards.

Requirements:
• A degree in Engineering or related technical field – such as Electrical, Automation, Chemical, Mechanical, Control Systems, Computer/Software Engineering or an equivalent is required.
• 3+ years’ experience working as a Project Engineer / Project Manager in a regulated pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical environment.
• Good understanding of automation, control systems, DCS/PCS/SCADA platforms (e.g. Yokogawa or similar).
• Excellent project management skills demonstrated across the full project lifecycle: feasibility, front-end design, stakeholder engagement and URS development, bid analysis and vendor selection, Capital approval, detailed design, procurement, implementation and handover.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and vendor management skills.