Automation Project Manager - 4404

Verista’s600 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.
Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.
Company Culture Guidelines &
Values:
We empower and support our colleagues
We commit to client success at every turn
We have the courage to do the right thing
We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise
Responsibilities:
Manage design, installation, and quality testing aspects of automation projects in a GMP facility.
Understand and manage the Lifecycle of automation projects
Manage the materials planning, budget development, and cost control
Manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
Contribute to identifying and addressing complex technical issues
Interface with vendors, when necessary, to ensure vendors deliver parts, materials, components, equipment, and services on-time, on-budget, and to technical specifications
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related field
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
Proven ability to solve problems creatively
Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
Excellent analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
Automation experience, including familiarity with the execution requirements necessary to upgrade a PLC
Knowledge of data exchange, supervisory control (including SCADA systems and HMI’s), historians, programming and configuration (specifically in control logic), distributed control systems (DeltaV) and integration with enterprise systems
Exposure to FDA regulated environments including validation experience.
Understand 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, and other regulatory guidance associated with computer/automation-based systems
Benefits
Why Choose Verista?
High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
Medical, Dental &
Vision insurances
FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
As Needed Sick Time
Tuition Reimbursement
Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
Employee Recognition
Employee Referral Program
Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement
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*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.