Sustaining Project Manager (DCS)
We have an immediate requirement for Automation Project Manager who will be the single point of contact for delivery of Automation and IT scope in support of significant capital project.
The successful candidate will work with stakeholders vendors and Digital Shop Floor Platform to ensure projects are delivered.
Automation Emerson DeltaV other DCS System GMP Essential Project Management
Responsibilities :
Partner with local business leadership and project teams to scope for Automation and IT aspects of capital projects bringing knowledge of Automation technologies and the Manufacturing Systems Architecture Financial accountability for Automation / IT Spend (typically in the range of 4-8% of total capital cost)
Understand and educate local project teams on automation standards as they relate to technology selection system configuration SDLC validation hardware software environments and business processes.
Develop and execute project staffing plans Close liaison with Process Engineering Lead and Engineering Contractors
Drive efficiencies in execution of projects to reduce costs and cycle times based on standards
Engages with stakeholders at all levels of projects including active participation in Project Steering teams Develops resourcing strategy for projects.
Either self-manages projects partners with regional Digital Shopfloor Delivery leads to assign and mentor resources on projects or engages with contract firms to procure resources
Ensures that SDLC is appropriately applied BS in Engineering Computer Science or other technical degree.
MS in Computer Science or related field/MBA would be a plus 8 or more years of experience in project/automation/IT support and/or Vaccines/ Pharmaceutical Manufacturing front line supervision.
Proven record of proficiencies associated with business analysis on small sized projects. Excellent understanding of cGMPs SDLC methodologies and LEAN/MPS/ Sigma principles.
Excellent facilitation problem solving and decision making skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and define business problems develop business cases and identify appropriate process and technological solutions is essential.
Proven facilitation meeting/workshop management project management and change management skills are essential along with excellent written and oral communication skills as well as strong presentation skills.
About Cognizant:
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