PTO Project Technical Manager - Indiannapolis

Job Description Lead DeltaV Consultant - Indiana, USAA Leader in Life science Manufacturing Technology solutions, we are looking for top talent to be part of the dynamic team and drive the growth of the business.Title: Technical ManagerLocation: Indiana, IN (Hybrid) Minimum 1 week a month in Indiana during the basic/detailed design phase of the project. Full time on site during the Commissioning phase of the project Desired Duration is 2+ yearsThe Program Technical Office (PTO) will develop the automation philosophy and technical standards for the program and ensure consistency throughout the projects. During the project execution stage of the projects the PTO will support and provide oversight to the individual project teams. The PTO technical manager will be accountable for the management of PTO deliverables and contribute technically to the PTO team.Role Responsibilities:Provide leadership and be accountable for the delivery of the PTO scopePlan, monitor and control PTO activitiesLead and manage the PTO TeamCommunicate progress, issues, and needs to the Automation Program ManagerProvide necessary progress data to the PMO to allow preparation of monthly reports to stakeholders Communicate automation staffing requests needed to meet project timelines to the Overall Program Automation Leader & Program Automation Manager Support preparation of cost estimates for project gate reviews and forecasts Support schedule development, integration, and analysis for the projects Identify and analyze risks of technical and management nature particular to the PTO Provide technical consulting and support as a member of the PTO team Collaborate with their Digital/MES workstream counterpart leads to align the automation and digital solutions Interface with other disciplines and stakeholders to ensure the PTO deliverables meet business needs Maintain compliance with training requirements Role Requirement:BS Engineering (or equivalent experience)10+ years working Automation experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry (preferable in API/drug substance manufacturing)Previous experience in the delivery of large Automation Projects in the Pharmaceutical Industry.5+ years' experience in DeltaV Batch DCSPreferable, previous experience with Allen-Bradley PLCsPreferable, previous experience with Aveva PIProficiency in commonly used project management tools (scheduling P6/MS Project), metrics, risk management)Exceptional teamwork abilitiesStrong knowledge of GMP's, regulatory requirements and computer system validation principlesExcellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences

Created: 2026-04-02