Overview:
TekWissen group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our client is a leading biotechnology company that combines technological insight with world-class manufacturing, scientific expertise, and process excellence and helps their customers to deliver new and innovative medicines that help treat a wide range of diseases. Our client specializes in pharmaceutical ingredients, Bioscience, Biopharmaceuticals, Custom manufacturing, Biotechnology, Life science ingredients, Nutrition, Microbial Control, Agriculture, Materials Science, Personal Care, and cell and gene therapy.
Job Title: IT Infrastructure Project Manager
Location: Bend, OR - 97703
Duration: 8 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Hybrid
Pay Range: $50 to $65 - Negotiable based on the experience
Job Description:
Experienced Senior IT Infrastructure Project Manager responsible for leading IT/OT workstreams in the construction and commissioning of a next-generation pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. The role focuses on delivering digital automation, smart factory systems, and data-driven operations while ensuring compliance with GxP, cybersecurity, and business performance standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead planning, execution, and oversight of IT/OT infrastructure for a multipurpose pharmaceutical production facility
- Manage delivery of network and connectivity infrastructure for the new site
- Oversee setup of on-site data center supporting manufacturing systems and acting as a secondary local data center
- Drive SAP ERP extensions, including inventory management for the new plant
- Lead implementation of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and electronic Batch Records (eBR)
- Deliver smart factory systems, including automation controls and centralized monitoring dashboards
- Define and manage IT/OT integration strategy across engineering, automation, and IT teams
- Ensure GxP-compliant delivery, including validation, documentation, and audit readiness
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, construction partners, and business teams
- Develop and maintain project plans, RAID logs, and executive status reports
- Implement cybersecurity controls for OT and digital infrastructure
- Enable scalability through flexible architecture and technology solutions
- Drive decision-making, risk management, and ensure delivery within scope, timeline, and budget
Required Skills
- 10+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure Project Management
- Strong experience in IT/OT integration within manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments
- Knowledge of GxP regulations, validation processes, and compliance standards
- Expertise in network infrastructure, data centers, and enterprise systems (e.g., SAP ERP)
- Experience with MES, eBR, and smart factory/automation systems
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles, especially in OT environments
- Proven ability to manage large-scale, complex projects with multiple stakeholders
- Strong project management skills (planning, RAID management, reporting)
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills
- Experience working with cross-functional teams including engineering, IT, and vendors
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
TekWissen is an emerging global human capital, recruitment and IT services organization. Operating since 2009, we draw upon more than a decade of staffing experience to deliver critical talent acquisition solutions and IT engagements for our clients. We’re founded on a culture that is passionate about delivering tailored solutions, that create lasting partnerships.
Our global footprint covers six countries: United States, Canada, Australia, India, United Kingdom and the Philippines. This allows us to work in close partnership with organizations and manage everything from global talent needs with demanding resourcing strategies, to single sites with lower recruitment volumes.
TekWissen® is an equal opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity.