Program Manager – Industrial Automation / DeltaV

We are looking for an experienced Program Manager with a strong industrial automation and IT/OT background to lead automation initiatives across multiple pharmaceutical manufacturing sites in Ireland. The role combines project delivery, client relationship management, team development and identification of new business opportunities.

Key responsibilities

Manage industrial automation and digital projects across multiple manufacturing sites. Define and maintain project scope, budgets, quality standards and timelines. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and within agreed budgets. Coordinate internal teams, contractors, product teams and external stakeholders.

Manage client communication, feedback and ongoing relationships. Identify new project opportunities and support business expansion across Ireland. Manage project resources, team onboarding and demand fulfilment. Monitor portfolio performance and support P&L management. Identify, assess and mitigate project risks. Manage changes to project scope, schedules and costs.

Track milestones and provide regular status reporting to stakeholders. Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical regulatory requirements, including GxP, CSV and SDLC. Partner with product and architecture teams to develop solutions aligned with global standards. Coach and manage members of the internal delivery team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Automation or a comparable field. At least 8 years of relevant professional experience. At least 5 years of recent project or program management experience. Strong background in industrial automation and IT/OT project delivery. Knowledge of shop-floor automation environments at ISA-95 Levels 2 and 3. Experience with DeltaV and ideally PLC, SCADA, DCS or Siemens PCS 7 systems. Experience in pharmaceutical, life-sciences or another GxP-regulated manufacturing industry. Understanding of CSV, SDLC, change control and regulated project delivery. Experience managing budgets, resources, risks, vendors and multiple parallel workstreams. Excellent client-facing communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills. Willingness and ability to visit multiple Irish manufacturing sites approximately four days per week.

Benefits

Ireland Contract Type: Freelance / Contract Start date: September, 2026 Time Allocation: 40 hours/week Pharmaceutical industry Travelling across multiple Manufacturing sites in Ireland (Carlow, Brinnly, Dunbyone).