Professional / Senior Manager Automation Projects (Ingelheim, Germany, Rheinland-Pfalz)
About this opportunity
The Position
We are seeking a highly experienced Global Automation Large CapEx Project Manager to lead the planning, execution and delivery of complex automation projects across our global network. This role is pivotal in driving digital transformation and ensuring the successful deployment of our standard system automation landscape.
This position can be filled in Ingelheim or Biberach.
This position can be filled either as Professional or Senior Manager Automation Projects.
Tasks & responsibilities
As the Automation Lead Engineer or Automation Lead PMO, you will drive CapEx projects with total project costs exceeding €50 million, ensuring their completion within the agreed timeline, scope, and budget.
You will deliver projects using a globally standardized approach, aligning closely with business needs.
Your role will involve communicating complex automation concepts in a way that is clear and understandable to all stakeholders.
You will collaborate with global cross-functional teams, including Engineering, IT, Manufacturing, Quality, and EHS, fostering seamless cooperation and alignment.
You will ensure that all projects comply with GMP, GAMP 5, and other regulatory requirements.
Vendor selection, contract negotiation, and performance management will be key aspects of your responsibilities.
Furthermore, you will actively manage risks, oversee change control processes, and maintain effective communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Additional tasks for Senior Manager Automation Projects
As the Automation Discipline Lead, you will take ownership of CapEx projects with total project costs exceeding €50 million, ensuring the necessary automation solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
You will unite and lead all automation functions within the project, including Process Automation, Building Automation and Lab Automation ensuring effective coordination and collaboration.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Automation, or related field, preferably with a focus on Industrial/Infrastructure Automation or Lab Automation and extensive experience in global project delivery
Strong knowledge in Project Management
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
Proven expertise in automation systems (e.g., DCS, SCADA, MES, PLCs)
Strong knowledge of GMP, GAMP 5, and regulatory compliance
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with fluency in English and German
Willingness to travel internationally up to 30%
Additional requirements for Senior Manager Automation Proejcts
Long experiences in managing Automation CapEx Projects >50 Mio. € in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry or large Lab Automation Projects
Exceptional and proven leadership skills
As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness, salary information will be shared during the recruitment process. We also offer a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing package.
Applications from persons with severe disabilities are warmly welcomed. In cases of equal qualifications, such applicants will be given preferential consideration in the selection process.
Ready to contact us?
If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77-3330 or via mail: hr.de@boehringer-ingelheim.com
Recruitment process:
Step 1: Online application - The job posting is presumably online until November 30th, 2026. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to November 19th are guaranteed to be considered.
Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from mid of November until beginning of December
Step 3: On-site interviews mid of December
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