Project Manager Automation

Abbott Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD) is looking for a Project Manager Automation based in The Netherlands, Weesp. This Project Manager Automation is part of the Engineering Team and reports into the Manager Engineering. The Engineering department consists of Project Managers and engineers who support the EPD manufacturing activities in Weesp.The Project Manager Automation is the technical expert in the area of several process automation systems and the linking pin to Abbott’s global IT organization.Major accountabilitiesThe Project Manager Automation and Engineering is responsible for scheduling, estimating, executing, commissioning, validation and evaluating automation projects according to predetermined timelines and budget. Reporting project status and ensuring quality throughout the project life cycle are central to this position. Projects range from projects within Pharmaceutical and Biological laboratories, chemical API production and Biological API production facilities in Weesp. The Project Manager Automation and Engineering stays up to date with the technical disciplines of IT and Process automation to advice within all projects.Main responsibilitiesLinking pin to Abbott’s global IT organization.System administration of several process automation systems (PLC’s, SCADA & DCS)Keep technical standards up to date and advice projects accordinglyParticipating in large scale projects as discipline lead within the Abbott project teamsLeading automation projects as a Project LeaderBackgroundAt minimum a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical disciplineMin. 5-8 years of experience in process automation and/or IT in a (preferably) Pharmaceutical production environmentCompetences & SkillsDemonstrates strong project management skills and the proven ability to manage projectsBroad knowledge and expertise of automation systems for industry including CSV.Ability to anticipate, recognize and resolve simple and complex technical issues, draw conclusions and evaluate alternatives and initiate corrective actions.strive for Continuous ImprovementGood organizational and planning skillsCollaboration, Decisiveness, and PersuasionAnticipate, Innovate, Build, Deliver ResultsAutonomous, assertive with an eye for detailsFluent in both the Dutch and English languageWorking at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:Working at the #1 Top Employer in the Netherlands (for three consecutive years);Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of;A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune;A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives and scientists;Excellent employment conditions that you can arrange yourself;A budget that you can use to follow non-work-related training and courses that contribute to your personal development;A sports allowance for work on your fitness;Personal financial planning advice to map out your current financial situation.