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PACIV Automation Project Manager in Lebanon, Indiana
As an Automation Project Manager, you’ll drive transformative automation projects, setting the technical vision and strategy to enhance efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and achieve operational excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with industry leaders, shaping advanced automation solutions within the pharmaceutical sector. At PACIV, you’ll join a collaborative environment that supports continuous learning, career growth, and the freedom to innovate in an industry that is redefining the future of manufacturing and compliance standards.
About PACIV: We are a global leader in control systems integration and regulatory compliance engineering. For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of innovation and operational excellence for clients in Biopharma, Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Food & Beverage, and Water/Wastewater industries. For more information, check out our website at www.paciv.com.
Position Location: Indiana
Minimum 1 week a month in Indiana during the project's basic/detailed design phase. Full-time on-site during the Commissioning phase of the project.
· Hybrid: 2026
· On-Site: 2027
Travel: Up to 20% of the time to various suppliers, collaborators, and client sites outside of Indianapolis
Purpose of the Role: The Automation Project Manager will be accountable for delivering the automation solution for a project. The project manager will work in close conjunction with the Project Technical Lead and Area Leads to deliver the solution.
Role Responsibilities:
Provide leadership and be accountable for meeting approved scope, schedule, and cost plans
Ensure the project is delivered in a manner compliant with the overall automation program expectations.
Plan, monitor, and control project activities for the area
Communicate with the capital project delivery organization for the area and report progress against the plan
Communicate automation staffing requests needed to meet project timelines to the Overall
Lead and Manage Automation resources for successful project execution
Interface with other disciplines and stakeholders to ensure the project meets business needs
Collaborate with MES, BMS, and Data Historian project managers who will take responsibility for the delivery of the MES, BMS, and Data Historian in that project
Lead preparation of requests for proposal and bid analysis for the area
Lead initiation of system integration work for the area
Provide necessary progress data to the PMO to allow the preparation of monthly reports to stakeholders
Document and share lessons learned with PMO
Support preparation of cost estimates for project gate reviews
Support schedule development, integration, and analysis for the area
Record issues into a centralized issue-tracking system
Coordinate execution of project automation integrated change control for the area
Participate in Identifying and analyzing risks and planning responses
Role Requirements:
BS Engineering (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of working Automation experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry (preferably in API/bulk manufacturing)
Previous experience in the delivery of large Automation Projects in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Preferable, 5 years+ experience in DeltaV controlled / batch-based capital projects
Proficiency in commonly used project management tools (scheduling P6/MS Project), metrics, risk management) Formal Project Management credentials are desirable
Exceptional teamwork abilities
Preferable, solid knowledge of GMPs, regulatory requirements, and computer system validation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
Compensation:
Competitive Salary and Benefits Package, which includes:
Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation, sick, and company holidays.
PTO is earned on an accrual basis throughout the calendar year.
Health Insurance: PACIV pays 90% of the premium for the health insurance plan. Monthly contributions are made by PACIV and are distributed through an HSA (Health Savings Account).
$25,000 Basic Life Insurance Plan for all full-time employees, with additional plan options offered at the employee’s cost.
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
Project Performance Bonuses (for qualified projects and employees).
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