Job description
Why Simo. Tech What is it like to work at Simo. Tech? With a strong collaborative teamwork culture based on respect, trust, and excellence, we play a critical partnering role to our clients’ life-changing supply of products to patients. In return, there is excellent salary, benefits, career progression, educational support and much more.
Senior Automation Projects Manager Simo. Tech is seeking an experienced Senior Automation Projects Manager to join our Engineering Services team to lead and oversee the delivery of automation projects within the life sciences sector. Reporting to the Engineering Services Director and working with the Engineering Services Manager, this role will be responsible for the planning, execution and control of automation initiatives for pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients.
The ideal candidate will have a good technical knowledge of process automation (PLC/SCADA/DCS) and Operational Technologies (OT), excellent project management skills, and a client-first mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of automation projects from conception through commissioning and validation Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, ensuring alignment on scope, deliverables, timelines, and budget Manage project budgets, forecasts, cost control and change management to ensure strong commercial performance Develop commercial proposals, project plans, resource allocations, schedules, and risk management strategies.
Track progress and ensure timely delivery Provide project governance, status reporting and escalation management for internal and client stakeholders. Support business development activities through client engagement, identification of new opportunities, and input to new business proposals Collaborate with automation SME’s and solution architects to ensure technical feasibility and compliance with regulatory standards Coordinate with internal teams, client stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless execution Ensure all documentation meets quality and regulatory requirements, including validation protocols and project lifecycle deliverables Identify opportunities to improve project execution methodologies, and client delivery processes Lead a team of Project Engineers and Project Managers, providing guidance, ensuring adherence to Project Management Standards and reviewing performance Requirements Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
10+ years of experience managing automation or controls projects, in the life sciences or regulated industries Formal project management certification or PMP certification is an advantage Strong understanding of GxP, GMP, and FDA requirements Familiarity with automation platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, DeltaV, SCADA applications and OT Infrastructure is required Proven project management and team leadership capabilities.
Excellent communication, client-facing, and negotiation skills. Strong attention to detail Proven client relationship and business development skills Excellent commercial and an analytical mindset. Strong stakeholder management skills Ability to work autonomously, with minimal oversight, to tight timelines. Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.)
Ability to travel as required to client sites Benefits What Simo. Tech Can Offer Role provides a high degree of autonomy to allow the successful candidate to reach their full potential. Develop new skills and enhance technical ability by working with innovative technologies in a multi- disciplined environment. Opportunity to work with large corporate clients