Automation Project Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a Delta

V automation project within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role requires strong leadership across global teams and a deep understanding of GMP-regulated automation projects, ensuring compliance, quality, and on-time delivery.

• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of a Delta
  
  V automation project in a GMP pharmaceutical facility
• Manage and coordinate a 25–30 person project team, including approximately 15 offshore and onshore resources
• Ensure all project activities comply with GMP, GAMP 5, and pharmaceutical quality standards
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management in a regulated environment
• Act as the primary liaison between automation, engineering, validation, quality, and business stakeholders
• Drive effective communication and alignment between onsite and offshore teams
• Support and oversee CSV / automation validation activities in line with pharma requirements
• Ensure documentation, change control, and audit readiness throughout the project lifecycle

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in project management within pharmaceutical automation or regulated manufacturing
• Proven delivery of Delta
  
  V projects in GMP-compliant environments
• Demonstrated experience managing large, distributed onshore/offshore teams
• Strong understanding of GMP, GAMP 5, CSV, and FDA/EU regulatory expectations
• Ability to work onsite and lead cross-functional teams in high-compliance settings
• Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills
• 12-month initial contract with potential for extension