Automation Project Manager

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  Provide leadership and be accountable for meeting approved scope, schedule, and cost plans
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  Ensure project is delivered in a manner compliant with project planning documents, procedures and guidelines defined by the PMO
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  Plan, monitor and control project activities for the area
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  Monitor and manage automation scope for the area
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  Communicate with global facilities delivery (GFD) PM for the area and report progress against plan
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  Communicate automation staffing requests needed to meet project timelines to the Program Automation Leader & Program Automation Manager
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  Lead and Manage Automation resources for successful project execution
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  Interface with other disciplines and stakeholders to ensure the project meets business needs
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  Collaborate with MES, BMS and Data Historian project managers who will take responsibility for the delivery of the MES, BMS and Data Historian in that node.
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  Lead preparation of requests for proposal and bid analysis for the area
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  Lead initiation of system integration work for the area
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  Provide necessary progress data to the PMO to allow preparation of monthly reports to stakeholders
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  Document and share lessons learned with PMO
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  Support preparation of cost estimates for project gate reviews
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  Support schedule development, integration, and analysis for the area
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  Record issues into centralized issue tracking system
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  Coordinate execution of project automation integrated change control for the area
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  Participate in Identifying and analyzing risks and planning responses
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  Support organization and delivery of training modules and events
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  Maintain compliance with training requirements

Requirements

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  BS Engineering (or equivalent experience)
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  5 years working experience in Automation Project Management in the Pharmaceutical Industry
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  Previous Pharmaceutical Automation Large Project/Program experience/expertise.
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  Preferable, 5 years’ experience in DeltaV controlled / batch-based capital projects
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  Proficiency in commonly used project management tools (scheduling P6/MS Project), metrics, risk management)
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  Exceptional teamwork abilities
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  Preferable, solid knowledge of GMP’s, regulatory requirements, computer system validation
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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
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  Formal Project Management credentials desirable