Assoc. Dir., Technical Project Management

Role: Associate Director, Technical Project Management within the Digital Manufacturing Division, focusing on delivering digital transformation, automation, and data integration across capital projects supporting manufacturing startups and operational readiness.

• lead end-to-end delivery of automation systems (DCS, PLC, MES, historians), manage project scope, schedule, and risks
• ensure systems meet compliance, data integrity, cybersecurity, and validation standards
• coordinate system integration, support FAT/SAT, and collaborate with Engineering, Automation, IT, Quality, and external vendors
• drive project governance, reporting, and issue resolution

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 10+ years' experience in automation, digital systems, or project leadership in regulated manufacturing, preferably pharma or biotech
• working knowledge of automation platforms (DeltaV, PLC/SCADA) and manufacturing digital infrastructure
• proven skills in project scope, schedule, and cross-functional coordination

• focus on digital and automation systems in regulated manufacturing environments, supporting facility startup, validation, and ongoing operations
• 25% travel
• hybrid onsite work

Stakeholders include: Engineering, IT, Quality, Operations, vendors, and system integrators.