Project Manager III / Project Lead # 26-19137

Duration: 12 months contract, strong chances of extension

About the role

We’re rolling out our Shop Floor Integration Layer (SIL) program using Inductive Automation's Ignition platform across multiple sites, and it’s a key initiative for seamless manufacturing connectivity. This role will handle coordination, planning, and issue escalation without the full weight of a traditional Project Manager, while staying deeply grounded in site-level work. The role is positioned in the USA for better alignment with site operations and time zones.

The SIL program is essential for our digital manufacturing maturity, enabling real-time data flow, automation, and efficiency in manufacturing. Ignition’s SCADA/MES capabilities require site-specific adaptations, and this role will bridge global goals with hands-on site execution, gathering requirements, documenting standards, and advancing progress to ensure we hit milestones and manage risks effectively. This role is dedicated to driving the execution and change management for the SIL program.

This is a mid-level role with 5+ years’ experience in project engineering or management, ideally with automation project management in the pharma industry or industrial automation (Ignition SCADA/MES, shop floor integration, etc.). There are no direct reports, but you will work with site PMs and global teams. Travel is expected up to 25% to US-based and global manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities

• Build detailed project plans for each site, including milestones, resources, and Ignition setups.
• Work with site PMs to customize plans, factoring in local needs and challenges.
• Follow up on tasks daily/weekly using tools like MS Teams or Ignition reports to stay on schedule.
• Send weekly updates to the global team with progress, risks, and integration metrics.
• Manage scope changes formally, checking impacts on timelines and system integrity.
• Flag and escalate issues (technical or integration-related) quickly for resolution.
• Track and coordinate support from the global team, such as expertise or funding.
• Develop and document standards for shop floor integration, ensuring consistency across sites via Ignition.
• Gather key requirements from sites through consultations, workshops, or surveys to inform plans and standards.
• Advance the work forward overall, staying grounded in site realities to drive practical implementation and problem-solving.