Senior Automation Project Manager

Company Overview:

Process Alliance is a leading engineering consultancy firm dedicated to delivering innovative solutions in engineering, automation, manufacturing services, and medical devices. With a commitment to being a better model of problem solving, we have been at the forefront of providing cutting-edge engineering services to clients across the life science industry. Our team of experts thrives on solving complex challenges and driving technological advancements to meet the evolving needs of our clients.

Overview:

This role will lead automation project delivery from code handover to first demo batch for a new pharmaceutical facility. The Senior Automation Project Manager acts as the primary point of accountability for automation scope and schedule, coordinating closely with process engineering , automation engineering, vendors and system integrators, construction, and Site Quality to ensure control systems are delivered on time , in compliance with GMP requirements, and ready to support a successful facility startup.

This is a highly visible role suited to an experienced automation professional who has personally led the automation workstream through the startup of at least one new facility in a pharmaceutical or equivalently regulated industry, and who is comfortable operating in the fluid, fast-paced environment of a growing site organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead automation project management activities for new facility startup including scope, schedule, and automation punch list for all control system deliverables

• Serve as the primary liaison between process engineering, automation engineering, vendors/system integrators, construction, and Site Quality throughout the project lifecycle

• Coordinate FAT/SAT execution and Computer System Validation (CSV) activities so automation systems are ready to support commissioning, qualification, and startup

• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks related to automation scope, schedule, and quality

• Provide regular project status reporting to site leadership and project stakeholders

• Support development of automation staffing plans, standards, and procedures for new site organizations

• Partner with Site Quality to integrate CSV, DI, and GMP compliance strategies into project execution

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Controls Engineering, or related field

• 8+ years of automation engineering or automation project management experience, including demonstrated experience leading the automation workstream for at least one new/greenfield facility startup in a pharmaceutical or other regulated manufacturing environment

• Experience managing DCS/SCADA/MES automation vendors and system integrators

• Strong knowledge of ISA-88 batch standards, GMP, CSV, and data integrity principles

• Demonstrated project management skills, including scope, schedule, and budget management

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Additional Preferences:

• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential

• Hands-on experience with DeltaV Batch DCS or equivalent platforms (Honeywell Experion, Rockwell PlantPAx, etc.)

• Experience leading C&Q activities for greenfield or major capital automation projects

• Experience building automation organizations, standards, and procedures for new manufacturing sites

• Experience with electronic test/validation management systems (i.e. Kneat)

Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Process Alliance will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1 .

About Our Culture:

At Process Alliance, we strive to be a better model for how problems are solved, and solutions are delivered. We believe in providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Join our team and be part of a company that is shaping the future of engineering solutions.

Learn more about us:

Visit our website at www.processalliance.com to explore our projects, expertise, and the impact we make in the engineering and consultancy space.

Process Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences