Project Manager - Factory Talk Upgrade Program
hace 1 mes
Rensselaer
Job Description Technical Source is partnering with a leading biotechnology manufacturer on a large-scale FactoryTalk View SE Distributed system modernization initiative. Our client is upgrading their distributed FactoryTalk systems as part of a corporate obsolescence and regulatory compliance effort. These systems directly support GMP production operations and require coordination with QA and CSV teams. We are seeking a Project Manager to lead and coordinate this multi-workstream upgrade effort. This is not a coding or programming role. This is a GMP-focused technical project management role. Responsibilities • Coordinate parallel FactoryTalk View SE Distributed system upgrades, • Manage milestone schedules using Microsoft Project, • Drive agile-style tracking and roadblock visibility (JIRA preferred), • Track validation deliverables (IQ/OQ/CSV milestones), • Identify risks early and prevent schedule slippage, • Align overloaded engineering teams and vendors, • Provide weekly progress updates to leadership Required Experience • Project management experience in a GMP pharmaceutical environment, • Experience supporting validated system upgrades in live manufacturing operations, • Understanding of distributed control system architecture (FactoryTalk View SE preferred; experience with DeltaV or similar DCS possible), • Familiarity with validation concepts (CSV, IQ/OQ impact), • Prior exposure to FactoryTalk View SE Distributed environments, • Experience supporting virtualized server environments (vSphere), • JIRA or agile / Kanban experience, • 3–7 years of relevant automation or infrastructure project management experience, • Comfortable working in a highly regulated, high-complexity GMP environment, • Strong communicator who can manage overloaded technical teams, • Not a PLC programming role, • Not a hands-on controls engineering role, • Not an IT infrastructure administrator role