Overview:Our client is a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry and they are looking to add a Project Lead to their expanding team. Our client are rolling out a major Shop Floor Integration program using Ignition SCADA/MES across multiple sites and this is why this role has come up.This role will handle coordination, planning, and issue escalation without the full weight of a traditional Project Manager, while staying deeply grounded in site-level work.The role is fully remote with travel to Europe and other sites globally a prominent part of the role.This is intially a 12 month contract subject to renewal based on business needs.Responsibilities:Will join a global team of 5-6 and support a project within Digital Transformation to roll out a Shop Floor Integration Layer (SIL) to up to 10 sites in Europe.Build detailed project plans for each site, including milestones, resources, and Ignition setups.Work with site PMs to customize plans, factoring in local needs and challenges.Follow up on tasks daily/weekly using tools like MS Teams or Ignition reports to stay on schedule.Send weekly updates to the global team with progress, risks, and integration metrics.Manage scope changes formally, checking impacts on timelines and system integrity.Flag and escalate issues (technical or integration-related) quickly for resolution.Track and coordinate support from the global team, like expertise or funding.Develop and document standards for shop floor integration, ensuring consistency across sites via Ignition.Gather key requirements from sites through consultations, workshops, or surveys to inform plans and standards.Advance the work forward overall, staying grounded in site realities to drive practical implementation and problem-solving.Expected travel up to 50% to EU and other sites globally.Requirements:Ideally the successful candidate will have 5+ years' experience in project engineering or management.Strong background in industrial automation / SCADA / MES projects.Experience in pharma, life sciences or regulated manufacturing highly desirable.Hands-on knowledge of Ignition (or similar SCADA/MES platforms).If this remote Project Lead role is of interest to you apply now or reach out to David Smith in Collins McNicholas Recruitment to learn more.