Job Summary: 12 month contract with a ground-breaking pharmaceutical client in South Dublin who are seeking a Automation Project Manager to drive project deliverables.
They will lead automation and control system upgrade projects on a GMP pharmaceutical site.
The initial focus is on Siemens PLC/HMI lifecycle replacements and OT/IT integration.
The role reports to the site Automation Manager and works closely with Production, Engineering, Quality and IT to deliver compliant, efficient and reliable automation solutions.
Responsibilities: Lead a programme of Siemens PLC and HMI upgrade projects.
Manage upgrades from S7-/S7- to S7-/S7- platforms, and from Siemens TP Comfort to Unified HMI panels.
Plan and execute system cutovers, shutdowns and commissioning with minimal operational impact.
Coordinate activities between vendors, Automation, Validation, Operations and IT/OT teams in a GMP environment.
Manage full project lifecycle: scope, schedule, budget, quality, risks and compliance.
Lead project planning, design, FAT/SAT, commissioning and qualification of automation changes.
Oversee legacy system replacement, lifecycle management and obsolescence planning.
Act as primary interface with automation and IT/OT vendors, including change control and performance oversight.
Support integration of plant control systems with OT/IT platforms for data integrity, monitoring and performance improvement.
Develop and manage project documentation (URS, design specs, test plans, validation protocols, business cases, capex).
Lead risk management, stakeholder engagement and progress reporting to Automation Manager and other stakeholders.
Ensure all automation projects meet GMP, data integrity, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11 and corporate standards.
Requirements: 5–7+ years in automation, controls engineering or technical project management within a GMP or regulated manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience delivering Siemens PLC/HMI upgrade projects (S7-/, Unified HMIs).
Experience working with cross-functional technical teams and external automation/IT/OT vendors.
Background in commissioning, qualification and lifecycle replacement of control systems.
Strong understanding of Siemens PLC and HMI platforms and modern automation architectures.
Knowledge of OT/IT integration, industrial networking and cybersecurity fundamentals.
Familiarity with GMP automation standards, GAMP 5 and data integrity principles.
Ability to interpret P