What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Project Manager position at PACIV?
PACIV, a global leader in industrial automation solutions servicing the Life Sciences sector, is looking for an Automation Project Manager to lead and deliver automation initiatives in regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. This role is responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business and compliance requirements.
Position Responsibilities / Essential Functions:
Position Responsibilities / Essential Functions:
- Plan, initiate, and manage automation projects from start to completion
- Define project scope, timelines, deliverables, and governance structure
- Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including business teams, engineering, IT, and vendors
- Lead requirements gathering, process analysis, and solution planning
- Coordinate project execution across design, development, testing, and deployment phases
- Manage risks, issues, and cross-project dependencies
- Oversee vendor performance and ensure deliverables meet quality standards
- Track project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
- Support go-live activities, including cutover planning and hypercare
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- 5 years of project management experience in automation, IT, engineering, or related areas
- Proven ability to manage full project lifecycles (initiation through closeout)
- Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or similar)
- Ability to work across cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities
- PMP, Scrum Master, or similar certification
- Experience with automation technologies (RPA, workflow automation, low-code platforms)
- Experience in regulated environments (GMP/GxP)
- Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and ROI analysis
- Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies