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Transformation Project Automation Lead- API

North Chicago, IL, usFull-time2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead the project Automation sub-team on a Strategic Capital Project, driving schedule, execution, risk management, and reporting for the team while developing automation technologies and Manufacturing control systems to improve site productivity, quality, and safety.

Role type

Senior IC project automation lead (capital projects)

Builds

Manufacturing control systems and automation technologies for biopharma sites

Domain

Biopharma / Manufacturing Operations

Required skills

Project management, Personnel management, Budget administration, Capital planning, Risk management, Engineering leadership, Financial systems competency, CAD design, EHS compliance, Stakeholder management

Preferred skills

Biopharma industry experience, Post-graduate education, Advanced financial control

Technologies

AutoCAD, SAP, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Provide daily leadership to the Project Engineering department including personnel and training management; Lead strategic planning for the next fiscal year capital plan; Administer and lead the annual site capital plan and department budget; Deliver capital plan last best estimates (LBE); Make difficult decisions regarding project priorities; Administer asset management, project lifecycle, and energy sustainability Programs; Drive the site capital long range plan from development to submission; Ensure compliance of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements; Ensure engineering and commissioning documents are filed in the Technical Library and CAD repository; Responsible for capital project definition, request capital expenditure (RCE) development, engineering cost estimate, design, project plan integration, construction, and compliance with commissioning and qualification requirements.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities