Senior Manager, Systems Automation

About This Role

This role is for a leader to join the IOPS Automation team, overseeing automation systems support across manufacturing and support areas. The Senior Manager will manage team performance, coordinate deviation investigations, deliver large-scale improvement projects, and ensure automation systems remain compliant and reliable. This position involves collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and IT infrastructure teams within a fast-growing, science-driven organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a technical automation team, managing performance, development, and results while empowering team members to deliver under demanding timelines and situations
• Provide technical automation systems support to manufacturing and support areas
• Coordinate investigations of manufacturing deviations and anomalies related to automation systems, IT infrastructure, and software
• Lead projects related to corrective action and systems performance improvement
• Deliver on large-scope projects requiring analysis of business metrics including production, performance, and operational data
• Provide technical review of lifecycle documentation, software testing, and protocols
• Lead the team in supporting Quality Assurance with automated system test plan approval for change control and validation projects
• Create, maintain, and approve SOPs and Software Lifecycle Documentation
• Develop and edit design documents, technical evaluations, and test plans in accordance with cGMP and GAMP 5 guidelines
• Manage and maintain project portfolio and work metrics, departmental data, and technical reports
• Communicate effectively across engineering staff, cross-functional departments, and management
• Design, configure, and troubleshoot networked systems
• Balance changing priorities and increasing workload through timely decision-making and effective delegation

Requirements

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Manager: 7+ years of experience in the design, configuration, administration, and management of software, databases, and computerized systems
• Senior Manager: 8+ years of relevant experience; level determined based on qualifications
• Prior experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility preferred
• Solid understanding of PI Historian and Rockwell applications
• Familiarity with PLC, HMI, historian, and product testing software strongly preferred
• Highly skilled in developing and editing Software Lifecycle Documentation, design documents, technical evaluations, and test plans following cGMP and GAMP 5 guidelines also preferred

Benefits