Job Description

　　The Associate Director (Digital Manufacturing Capital Project Management) will be a technical subject matter expert, responsible for leading and delivering digital scope (inclusive of automation and IT) for multiple U.S. projects in the portfolio of capital projects managed by Global Engineering Solutions (GES), for Human Health or Research and Development facilities. The incumbent will partner with stakeholders in the business, GES, Digital Manufacturing Product Teams, and Quality to ensure that projects are correctly delivered with appropriate technology and qualification standards.

　　The Associate Director (Digital Manufacturing Capital Project Management) is responsible for activities that may include the following:

　　Partner with local business leadership and project teams to scope for digital aspects of capital projects

　　Lead teams (external contractors and/or full-time employees) to deliver digital aspects of capital projects, including control system design and associated documentation sets

　　Understand and educate local project teams on automation standards as they relate to technology selection, system configuration, validation, hardware, and software environments

　　Closely liaise with GES engineers, Engineering Contractors, Quality groups, and skid suppliers

　　Develop and adhere to project schedules and budgets

　　Build teams as necessary to deliver digital aspects of capital projects

　　Report project statuses and risks vertically within the project and above the project

　　Engage with stakeholders at all levels of projects, including active participation in project team meetings

　　Ensure that our company's engineering standards and guides are applied on projects

　　Education Minimum Requirement

　　BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or other related technical degreeRequired Experience and Skills

　　15 or more years of experience in project/automation support (including at least 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry)

　　Technical expertise on DCS and PLC software and hardware (specifically Emerson DeltaV- and Allen Bradley- and/or Siemens-based systems)

　　Familiarity with system networking and IT infrastructure

　　Ability to create and maintain detailed budgets and cost reports

　　Ability to create and maintain detailed project schedules, including resourcing plans

　　Strong vendor management skills

　　Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

　　Excellent written and oral communication skills

　　Ability to handle multiple projects and/or workflows simultaneously

　　Preferred Experience and Skills

　　Emerson DeltaV software and hardware configuration

　　PLC and HMI (specifically Allen Bradley-and/or Siemens-based systems) software and hardware configuration

　　MES experience (specifically with Werum PAS-X)

　　Excellent understanding of cGMPs, System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies, and agile project strategies

　　Proven meeting facilitation, project management, and change management skills

　　Strong presentation skills

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　　Expected salary range:

　　$135,500.00 - $213,400.00

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　　Employee Status:

　　Regular

　　Relocation:

　　No relocation

　　VISA Sponsorship:

　　No

　　Travel Requirements:

　　10%

　　Flexible Work Arrangements:

　　Hybrid

　　Shift:

　　1st - Day

　　Valid Driving License:

　　No

　　Hazardous Material(s):

　　N/A

　　Required Skills:

　　Metrology, Program Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management

　　Preferred Skills:

　　Business Management, Capital Management, Computer Engineering, Cost Management, Digital Business Development, Digital Project Management, Enterprise Digital Asset Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Information Systems Project Management, Information Technology Management, IT Business Management, IT Infrastructure Operations, IT Project Lifecycle, Product Engineering, Project Architecture, Project Delivery, Project Engineering, Project Planning, Project Resource Management, Project Risks, Quality Control Systems, Quality Management, SAP Project Management, Vendor Management, Written Communication

　　Requisition ID: R275917