Automation Project Manager

North east Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico
Contracted
Outsourcing Division
Experienced
We are looking for a highly skilled Automation Project Lead to oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of automation projects.

Position Summary
As an Automation Project Lead, you will be responsible for managing the development and implementation of automation solutions across various industries. You will coordinate with engineering teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered successfully, driving operational efficiency and innovation.

Essential Responsibilities:
  1. Project Management
    • Develop, manage, and maintain project schedules, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
    • Track budgets and expenses, ensuring cost adherence and flagging deviations.
    • Generate regular project status reports for stakeholders and leadership.
    • Ensure proper resource allocation and manage project priorities.
  2. Change Management and Documentation
    • Lead and generate change notifications, ensuring full compliance with documentation systems and processes.
    • Present change proposals in regulatory forums and ensure approvals are obtained.
    • Develop and route project-related documents through the change management system for formal approval.
    • Participate in required trainings on change management and documentation systems.
  3. Coordination of Activities
    • Facilitate cross-functional team meetings to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines.
    • Serve as the main point of contact for internal teams and external vendors, ensuring smooth execution of project activities.
    • Coordinate with validation, automation, and quality teams to ensure project deliverables comply with site procedures, medical device regulations and standards.
  4. Regulatory and Compliance
    • Ensure projects adhere to medical device industry standards and regulatory requirements.
    • Attend regulatory meetings/forums to represent project changes and provide updates as needed.
  5. On-Site Responsibilities
    • Be physically present at the manufacturing site to monitor project progress and ensure alignment with production and automation needs.
    • Provide hands-on support for troubleshooting and issue resolution related to project scope.
  6. Technical Knowledge
    • Apply general knowledge with development lifecycles for industrial automation and software engineering.
    • Collaborate with automation and controls teams to align on system integration strategies.

Required Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Automation, or related field.
  • Experience:
    • 3-5 years of experience managing software and industrial automation projects, controls engineering and project management preferably in a medical device manufacturing environment.
    • Knowledge of medical device regulatory requirements
  • Skills:
    • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet).
    • Experienced  with industrial automation systems (Rockwell, Siemens, Cognex, etc.).
    • Experience with change management systems and document control processes.
    • Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
    • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Additional Requirements:
o   On-site presence is required.
o   Ability to attend and complete internal trainings on change management and documentation systems.
o   Experience working in regulated environments with focus on quality and compliance.

Work Environment:
o   The role is based on-site in a manufacturing plant environment and requires close coordination with engineering, automation, production, quality, and compliance teams. Occasional travel may be required for vendor coordination or regulatory meetings.

Please notice that  candidate must be located in Puerto Rico since we do not provide relocation.
 

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