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Title: Technical Manager
Location: Indiana, IN(Hybrid)
Duration :: Long term
Minimum 1 week a month in Indiana during thebasic/detailed design phase of the project. Full time on site during theCommissioning phase of the project.
The Program Technical Office (PTO) will develop theautomation philosophy and technical standards for the program and ensureconsistency throughout the projects. During the project execution stage of theprojects the PTO will support and provide oversight to the individual projectteams. The PTO technical manager will be accountable for the management of PTOdeliverables and contribute technically to the PTO team.
Role Responsibilities:
Provide leadership and be accountable for thedelivery of the PTO scope
Plan, monitor and control PTO activities
Lead and manage the PTO Team
Communicate progress, issues, and needs to theAutomation Program Manager
Provide necessary progress data to the PMO to allowpreparation of monthly reports to stakeholders
Communicate automation staffing requests needed tomeet project timelines to the Overall Program Automation Leader & ProgramAutomation Manager
Support preparation of cost estimates for projectgate reviews and forecasts
Support schedule development, integration, andanalysis for the projects
Identify and analyze risks of technical andmanagement nature particular to the PTO
Provide technical consulting and support as a memberof the PTO team
Collaborate with their Digital/MES workstreamcounterpart leads to align the automation and digital solutions
Interface with other disciplines and stakeholders toensure the PTO deliverables meet business needs
Maintain compliance with training requirements
Role Requirement:
BS Engineering (or equivalent experience)
10+ years working Automation experience in thePharmaceutical Industry (preferable in API/drug substance manufacturing)
Previous experience in the delivery of largeAutomation Projects in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
5+ years experience in DeltaV Batch DCS
Preferable, previous experience with Allen-BradleyPLCs
Preferable, previous experience with Aveva PI
Proficiency in commonly used project management tools(scheduling P6/MS Project), metrics, risk management)
Exceptional teamwork abilities
Strong knowledge of GMPs, regulatory requirementsand computer system validation principles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills forboth technical and non-technical audiences