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Piper Companies · 16 hours ago

IT Automation Project Manager

Clayton, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$160K/yr - $180K/yr

5+ years exp

Piper Companies is seeking an IT Automation Project Manager to support one of their partners in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. The role involves overseeing a portfolio of automation initiatives within a regulated GMP environment, ensuring successful delivery across cross-functional technical teams.

Management Consulting

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversee full‑cycle execution of IT automation initiatives within GMP manufacturing operations

Guide cross‑functional project teams, coordinating tasks, timelines, and communication across technical groups

Monitor project performance and proactively resolve issues that impact scope, schedule, or resources

Ensure equipment installation, troubleshooting, qualification, and validation activities align with project expectations

Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying process gaps and initiating new project opportunities

Qualification

IT automation systemsDCSPLCSCADAMESProject managementMicrosoft Office toolsCommunication skillsLeadershipProblem-solving

Required

At least five years of experience working with IT automation systems in a technical capacity

Minimum of five years supporting manufacturing operations within a pharmaceutical or similarly regulated environment

Demonstrated success managing complex technical projects from initiation through completion

Strong knowledge of DCS, PLC, SCADA, MES platforms, and standard IT/OT automation technologies

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including MS Project, and strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving abilities

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Sick leave if required by law

401K

Company

Piper Companies

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At Piper, we obsess about the success of our customers and consultants.

Founded in 2011

McLean, VA, US

501-1000 employees

http://www.pipercompanies.com

H1B Sponsorship

Piper Companies has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (5)

2024 (1)

2023 (2)

2022 (2)

2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Justin Jordan

Founder and Chairman

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