Group Manager

Role & responsibilities

Role Summary

Lead and develop a high-performing automation team by setting objectives, providing feedback, and supporting professional growth. Manage vendor relationships and oversee contractor activities to ensure project alignment. Drive automation enhancements to improve productivity, quality, and safety. Oversee automation projects from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Administer PI Historian, including security, archives, point configuration, and system health monitoring. Implement cybersecurity controls to protect manufacturing automation systems. Serve as Subject Matter Expert for Industrial Control Systems Local Area Network (CLAN) and PI System.

What You Will Achieve

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of manufacturing automation systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA, BMS, PMS, EMS, CLAN, cybersecurity, data historian, etc.).
• Design, develop, and support commissioning of pharmaceutical DCS systems (Emerson DeltaV).
• Develop and implement automation solutions in line with S88 standards.
• Design system architecture, specifications, control strategies, and libraries.
• Support manufacturing operations and DeltaV system.
• Manage deviations, root cause analysis, and CAPAs.
• Drive continuous improvement and support operations.
• Commission automation equipment and provide system administration.
• Support computer system validation and documentation.
• Collaborate with operations, process teams, vendors, and technology providers.
• Manage industrial controls: design, installation, configuration, maintenance, reliability, and security.
• Analyze network/server functions, develop action plans, and generate reports.
• Manage firewall rules in CLAN network.
• Oversee AVEVA PI system installation, upgrades, configuration, and performance optimization.
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance of servers, switches, firewalls, and databases.
• Manage data and configuration backups for CLAN-connected equipment.
• Serve as SME for automation systems during internal and external audits.
• Develop strategic roadmaps for automation, digital manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Direct and execute capital projects related to automation.
• Oversee lifecycle of all automation and control systems.
• Promote good data management practices (ALCOA principles) and data analytics.
• Implement robust cybersecurity protocols for OT and ICS.
• Manage relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, IT, QA, and engineering teams.
• Ensure change control for system changes.
• Ensure technologies are practical, operator-friendly, and reliable.
• Act with integrity and encourage reporting of integrity issues.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Graduate in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering / Electronics and Communication Engineering or equivalent with specialization in Instrumentation.
• 14+ years experience in automation/instrumentation, servers, industrial networks, cybersecurity, and AVEVA PI System.
• Proficiency in programming/troubleshooting control systems (DCS/PLC), especially DeltaV DCS, BMS, EMS, PMS, Siemens, Allen Bradley PLCs, WinCC, iFIX SCADA.
• Experience in network infrastructure, virtualization, and communication protocols (Devicenet, Ethernet/IP, Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus TCP, Profinet, IO link).
• Hands-on experience with ICS-specific firewalls and security tools.
• Experience with patch management and ICS software/firmware updates.
• Understanding of secure ICS architecture and ability to train on security best practices.
• Experience in Data Historian Systems (AVEVA OSI PI System).
• Knowledge of GAMP/GMP and documentation in regulated environments.
• Experience designing and commissioning DeltaV DCS projects for GMP sites.
• Thorough understanding of Batch S88 standards.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical processes.
• Familiarity with SDLC and pharma quality management.
• Teamwork and coordination skills.
• Knowledge of US cGMP (21 CFR Parts 210, 211), local safety/environmental regulations, electronic batch records, and electronic signatures (21CFR Part 11).
• Ability to communicate with site and global functions.