About the role

  • Define and develop global automation standards and reference architectures for control systems, SCADA, and data infrastructure
  • Harmonize site-specific standards and align best practices with global strategies
  • Establish governance processes for lifecycle, versioning, and compliance of automation standards
  • Introduce emerging technologies like MTP, OPC UA, Unified Namespace, and edge computing to enhance scalability and interoperability
  • Explore AI and machine learning applications for predictive operations and anomaly detection
  • Lead pilot projects and proof-of-concepts to validate new technologies and standards
  • Create technical documentation, playbooks, and training programs to support global teams
  • Partner with site teams to assess current architectures and align with future-state standards
  • Collaborate with Engineering, IT, Quality, and Operations to ensure compliance and performance
  • Provide expert consulting during system design, vendor selection, and deployment

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Bioengineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Relevant experience in industrial automation within regulated manufacturing environments
  • Expertise in control systems such as Emerson DeltaV, Siemens PCS 7, Rockwell, PLCs and SCADA/HMI platforms like Aveva, Ignition, FactoryTalk
  • Strong understanding of automation infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and high-availability systems
  • Experience with data historians (e.g., Aveva PI) and data operations technologies like MQTT and Unified Namespace
  • Experience leading project teams and reporting to senior leadership
  • Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset
  • Willingness to travel globally (approx. 25%)

Benefits

  • An agile career and a dynamic work culture
  • Opportunities to lead global initiatives and shape automation strategy across Lonza’s manufacturing network
  • An inclusive and ethical workplace
  • Compensation programs that recognize high performance
  • Numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits

Job title

Senior Manager, Global Automation Technology

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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