Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role

You will be responsible for the strategic management and execution of projects related to Operational Technology (OT) systems within the Life Science organization. This role involves overseeing the entire project lifecycle, from planning and initiation to execution and closure, while ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic goals and operational efficiency. The engineer will also manage the portfolio of OT initiatives and its OT streams, prioritizing projects and streams based on business impact and resource availability. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams from local and global and play a crucial role in the company’s vision of a connected and predicted plant. You will make sure your project meet the target of smart manufacturing and digital and enable digital value creation.

Key Responsibilities Are

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of OT projects.
Ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Engage with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, IT, and external vendors, to gather requirements and ensure project alignment with business needs.
Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, facilitating communication and addressing any concerns throughout the project lifecycle.
Facilitate project meetings, providing updates on project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
Maintain a portfolio, assessing and prioritizing initiatives based on strategic alignment and business value.
Conduct regular portfolio reviews to ensure optimal resource allocation and alignment with organizational goals.
Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on project delivery.
Track project performance against established KPIs and metrics, providing regular reports to stakeholders on project status and outcomes.
Analyze project results to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement, implementing best practices in future projects.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the project team.

Who You Are

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Information Technology, or a related field)
Proven experience (5+ years) in leading OT projects or a similar role.
Knowledge in OT infrastructure design, software engineering and OT security.
Strong understanding of operational technology systems, including DCS, SCADA, PLCs, and IoT devices.
Proven experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering results and driving project success.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively engaging with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Ability to work on global, cross functional teams.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

Merck Life Science

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