OT Systems & Compliance Manager

As the OT Systems & Compliance Manager, you will provide technical expertise and leadership of site OT systems/networks and computer system validation (CSV) in support of a commercial manufacturing facility.  This role is responsible for managing a high performing team of OT Systems and CSV engineers in the business-as-usual operations, commissioning & qualification, upkeep & maintenance, continuous improvement, and capital project support of site OT systems and infrastructure.  The role will maximize the compliance, performance, reliability, and security of systems and networks. 

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career.  These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Provide technical management and stewardship of the administration and compliance of site OT systems.  Systems include, but are not limited to, Building Automation (Siemens Desigo), DCS (Emerson DeltaV), PLCs (Allen Bradley), and analytical instruments with their associated systems (both in lab and on manufacturing floor).  Infrastructure includes network components and nodes (e.g. switches, thin clients, servers, hosts, Dell VTRXs, etc.), control panels, and support applications/systems (e.g. Hyper-V, F5 NLB, Thin Manager, Acronis B&R, etc.). Responsible for uptime, system connectivity & integrations, business continuity and overall system/network performance & operability.
• Responsible for organizing and directing the CSV engineers that are directly involved in the commissioning, validation and re-validation activities site GxP computer systems.
• Execute capital projects with a focus on planning, execution, and adherence to budget/schedule. 
• Partner with other support groups (Automation, Validation, QA, Facilities, etc.) to ensure projects and scheduled tasks are completed in a timely fashion to satisfy objectives
• Develop site strategies for computer system validation, OT cybersecurity, data integrity, and cGMP compliance through site validation plans, policies, and procedures. 
• Responsible for maintaining solid working relationships with central teams (Global Tech, Supply Chain Tech, OT Security, GCV, CSO, and GRC) to maintain alignment and compliance to global policies and procedures.
• Manage the site computer system inventories containing qualification and cybersecurity compliance status to ensure that all systems are maintained in a secure and validated state.
• Lead and motivate a team of high performing engineers and maximize the team's throughput and quality of deliverables.  Foster a culture of capability, development, and performance management.  Build relationships with the individuals on your team, set direction, and resolve problems. 
• Maximize the performance and uptime of site OT systems and networks.  Oversee all business-as-usual activities including daily operations, qualification, maintenance, troubleshooting, consultation, and fulfilling requests for information. 

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Engineering, Computer Science, or Digital technologies

OR

• 10+ years of relevant technical experience
• 5+ years of systems administration, systems integration, virtualization, and network troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Experience directly managing a technical team.
• Experience working in a commercial manufacturing setting within global Life Sciences enterprise.
• Experience across the project development and execution life cycle. 
• Knowledgeable in current standards of computer system validation and OT cybersecurity is preferred.
• Experience with design, programming, commissioning, validation, and maintenance & troubleshooting of GxP computerized systems.
• A demonstrated ability to interact well with peers and senior personnel in multidisciplinary teams involving scientific, engineering, and operational disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects to completion on time and within budget. 
• Experience in controls or automation engineering in a GxP lab or manufacturing environment.

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