LSC have a requirement for an Automation Project managerto join a leading Pharmaceutical Manufacturer based in Grange Castle, Dublin.If you have 5 years of experience working in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry and are ready for your next challenge, this could be the perfect opportunity for youABOUT THE PROJECT - KEY RESPONSIBILTIESAutomation Project Manager to lead automation and control system upgrade projects on a GMP pharmaceutical site. Initial focus is on Siemens PLC/HMI lifecycle upgrades and associated OT/IT integration, reporting into the site Automation Manager and working cross?functionally with Production, Engineering, Quality and IT.Project Focus:Lead a programme of Siemens PLC and HMI upgrade projects.Upgrade Siemens PLCs from S7?200 and S7?300 to S7?1200 and S7?1500 platforms.Upgrade HMIs from Siemens TP Comfort panels to Unified Siemens panels.Plan and execute cutovers, shutdowns and commissioning with minimal impact to manufacturing operations.Coordinate vendors, Automation, Validation, Operations and IT/OT teams to deliver these upgrades in a GMP environment.Key ResponsibilitiesEnd?to?end project management of automation and digital/OT projects: scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk and compliance management.Lead planning, design, FAT/SAT, commissioning and qualification of automation and control system changes.Manage legacy control system replacement and lifecycle upgrades, including obsolescence planning.Act as primary point of contact with specialist automation and IT/OT vendors; manage scope, change control and performance.Drive integration of plant control systems with manufacturing OT/IT systems (data integrity, monitoring, asset performance, continuous improvement).Develop and manage project documentation (URS, functional/design specs, test plans, validation docs, business cases, capex submissions).Lead risk management, stakeholder engagement and regular status reporting to Automation Manager and key stakeholders.Ensure projects comply with GMP, data integrity requirements, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11 and corporate standards.ABOUT YOU - ARE YOUR SKILLS A MATCH?An Engineering or related technical Degree (e.g. Electrical, Automation, Chemical, Mechanical, Control Systems, Computer/Software Engineering) or equivalent is essential.Minimum 5 years' experience working as a Project Engineer / Project Manager in a regulated pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical environment (pharmaceutical sector experience is mandatory).Strong project management skills demonstrated across the full project lifecycleNote: Are you currently eligible to work in Ireland? As this is a contract opportunity you will need to hold a Stamp 1G/Stamp 4 visa to applyApply via this advert or contact Paul O'Driscoll at LSC on if you have any more questions about this role