Automation Project Manager

About SimoTech

SimoTech provides manufacturing automation and IT systems engineering, project management and validation services. We partner with life sciences companies to design, build, operate and optimise critical process automation systems that deliver fast track project delivery, operational efficiency, improve manufacturing agility and achieve regulatory compliance.

Why SimoTech

What is it like to work at SimoTech? 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.

Automation Project & CSV Engineer

SimoTech is seeking an experienced Automation Project Manager to join our Engineering Services team to manage the delivery of automation projects within the life sciences sector. Reporting to the Senior Projects 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

• 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

Requirements

Key Requirements

• 6+ years of experience managing automation or controls projects, in the life sciences orregulated industries

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field. Formal projectmanagement certification or PMP certification is an advantage

• Strong understanding of GxP, GMP, and FDA requirements

• Familiarity with automation platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, DeltaV, SCADAapplications 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 SimoTech 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.