Automation Project Manager; DeltaV

Join Gray Matter Partners, a fast-growing life sciences consulting company making an impact in biotech and pharma innovation. We partner with leading organizations to navigate regulatory requirements, ensure validated systems, and maintain the highest levels of quality throughout the product lifecycle. We’re looking for passionate professionals to grow with us!

We are seeking a highly experienced Automation Project Manager (DeltaV) to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of hands-on expertise in regulated life sciences environments.
DeltaV experience required
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• Lead or support automation projects through all phases — conception, design, implementation, qualification, and operational readiness — ensuring alignment with client goals and cGMP requirements.
• Develop automation project and user requirements in close collaboration with client personnel across Automation, Manufacturing, Engineering, Validation, and Facilities groups.
• Perform project management and controls functions: define scope, develop and manage schedules, track budgets, manage risk registers, and report project status to client leadership and stakeholders.
• Serve as owner's representative — manage system integrators, vendors, and contractors, ensuring deliverables meet technical, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Enforce A-BIO and client standards for automation engineering across all contractor and integrator activities.
• Partner with selected integrators to establish project execution governance including team structure, RACI, meeting cadence, and project execution plans.
• Facilitate project team meetings, drive effective communication, and manage cross-functional teams including resources without a direct reporting relationship.
• Proactively identify project risks and issues, devise mitigation strategies, and elevate critical concerns to stakeholders when necessary.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline; or equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of automation/control system engineering or project management experience in a cGMP-regulated industry (biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or related life sciences).
• Demonstrated interest in both the process and automation sides of biopharmaceutical cGMP manufacturing.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and principles; ability to manage and integrate technical and non-technical project scopes of varying size and complexity.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and review and interpret engineering and design documents.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on project deliverables.
• Willingness and ability to travel to client sites in the Maryland area based on project location.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent documentation and organizational skills.