Automation Project Manager – DeltaV Upgrade

For DeltaV Automation Project Management Services 

WHAT MAKES YOU A FIT: 

The Technical Part:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Automation, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Five (5) + years of experience managing automation or control system upgrade projects, preferably involving Emerson DeltaV platforms.
• Experience working within pharmaceutical, biotech, or other highly regulated (GxP) manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of automation system lifecycle management, including system upgrades, hardware obsolescence remediation, and qualification activities.
• Experience leading DeltaV software and hardware upgrades, including controllers, workstations, servers, and supporting infrastructure.
• Knowledge of GxP, data integrity, cybersecurity requirements, and regulatory compliance impacting control systems.
• Proven experience with:
  • Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) assessments.
  • Change management and risk management in automation projects.
  • Vendor coordination and multi-disciplinary team leadership.
  • Project planning, cost/schedule control, and milestone tracking.
• Familiarity with integrated systems interfacing with DeltaV, such as:
  • Syncade
  • OSIsoft / PI Historian
  • Utilities and cogeneration control systems
• Bilingual skills preferred (English required; Spanish a plus).

The Personality Part:    

• Picture yourself leading a mission-critical automation upgrade in a fast-paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment. You are comfortable coordinating across engineering, IT, operations, vendors, and corporate stakeholders. You thrive in structured project environments, value clear communication, and are proactive in identifying risks before they impact manufacturing. You balance technical depth with strong leadership and enjoy driving complex projects to successful completion. If quality, teamwork, and operational reliability matter to you — this role is for you.

AS A PIECE OF FITS, YOU WILL: (The day-to-day on the job)

• Define, manage, and control the scope, objectives, and deliverables of the DeltaV Upgrade Project.
• Lead Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) activities to define execution strategies, identify obsolete hardware, and establish upgrade requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including schedules, milestones, resource loading, and dependencies.
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams, including automation engineering, IT, operations, vendors, and corporate resources.
• Lead DeltaV Upgrade Team meetings and ensure alignment with DeltaV Technical Leads and site stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate project risks related to schedule, cost, quality, cybersecurity, and manufacturing impact.
• Manage formal change control processes to ensure scope and impact are properly evaluated and approved.
• Coordinate vendor activities and manage performance of external contractors and working groups.
• Monitor project performance against approved baselines (cost, schedule, scope, and resources).
• Ensure all project activities comply with site standards, corporate policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Partner with automation leads to define technical activities and estimate resource requirements.
• Facilitate communication and status reporting to stakeholders, including leadership updates.
• Ensure lessons learned are captured, documented, and communicated across project teams.
• Support project closeout, documentation, system handover, and transition to operations.

WHO WE ARE:

We are a Service Provider company different from the rest. We pride ourselves in how we treat the most important piece of our company's puzzle: you! We integrate Engineering, Construction, Maintenance, Utilities and Specialized Technical services across the Island (and in the US as well!). Our company is flexible, family-oriented and focused on our resources' well-being, while providing our Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Manufacturing industry clients with top-notch quality talent. We're FITS! 

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