About the role

The Associate General Manager will oversee engineering operations and ensure the effective execution of technical projects. They are responsible for managing team performance and aligning engineering goals with organizational objectives.

What they look for

Engineering Management Operations Management Strategic Planning Team Leadership Project Management Technical Oversight

Requirements

Candidates should possess extensive experience in engineering management and leadership roles. A strong background in operational oversight and technical project delivery is required.

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Piramal Pharma SolutionsPiramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.

This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation.

Our capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide.

For more details, please visit : www.piramalpharmasolutions.com

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Associate General Manager - EngineeringJob Description

Business: Piramal Pharma Solutions Department: Projects Location: Kurla, Mumbai Travel: HighBusiness: Piramal Pharma Solutions Department: Projects Location: Kurla, Mumbai Travel: High

Job Overview We are looking for a highly experienced and results-driven Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Manufacturing Automation & Digitization to lead the strategic implementation of digital systems across manufacturing operations. This role requires expertise in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Energy Management Systems (EMS), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), and Operational Technology (OT) upgrades.

An added advantage would be hands-on experience in capital projects as an Automation and Instrumentation Lead, particularly in greenfield and brownfield project environments.

The SME will be responsible for developing and executing strategies that drive digital transformation, improve plant efficiency, enhance data-driven decision-making, and ensure seamless integration of automation systems across the enterprise.

Experience

10+ years of experience in manufacturing automation and digital systems within a regulated industry (preferably Pharma, Chemicals, or Life Sciences).

Key Roles/Responsibilities:

Lead MES, EMS, and CMMS Implementation: Drive end-to-end design, selection, and deployment of digital platforms across manufacturing sites.

Define Digitization Roadmap: Develop strategic plans for digital transformation in collaboration with IT, engineering, and operations.

Capital Project Leadership: Lead automation and instrumentation scope in greenfield and brownfield projects.

Upgrade OT Infrastructure: Assess and modernize OT systems in line with Industry 4.0 standards, ensuring secure and scalable architecture.

Act as Digitization SME: Provide expert guidance on automation and digital technologies to cross-functional teams.

System Integration: Support seamless integration with SAP S/4 HANA PM, LIMS, QMS, SCADA, and other enterprise systems.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including maintenance, engineering, production, and IT, to gather requirements, define processes, to align with CDMO pharmaceutical maintenance engineering needs.

Identify and assess opportunities for manufacturing digitalization—such as CMMS, MES, EMS, and OT integration, and develop a strategic rollout plan that includes readiness evaluation, solution selection, implementation, and change management.

Collaborate with IT and external consultants to resolve technical issues, implement system enhancements, and ensure the smooth operation of digitization initiatives.