Digital Transformation Project Lead

Digital Transformation Project LeadShop Floor Integration Layer (SIL) Program(Ignition) Deployment( Remote)Who We are

NIRAS specializes in design and delivery of process-driven projects. We provide Project Management, Engineering Design, Project and Managed Service resources to the Food & Beverage, Life Science and Advanced Process Manufacturing sectors across Ireland and internationally. One of Europe's largest development consulting firms, NIRAS employs over 3000 permanent staff and utilising a pool of 25,000+ experts across our global network of 51 offices in 32 countries including our With 4 offices in Ireland, NIRAS has a local presence across the world.

Opportunity Project Background:

Our client is rolling out a Shop Floor Integration Layer (SIL) program using the Ignition platform across several of their advanced technology, multi product, pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities and sites in Ireland and Europe. This is a key initiative for seamless manufacturing connectivity.

Role

The Digital Transformation Project Lead will be deployed to the business side of operations to maintain deployment and proactively prevent any potential project delays. This role will handle coordination, planning, and issue escalations whilst staying deeply grounded in site-level work. Given the program's focus, the role will be positioned in the EU in alignment with site operations and time zones.

Purpose

The SIL program will be essential to our clients digital manufacturing maturity, enabling real-time data flow, automation, and efficiency in manufacturing. Ignition’s SCADA/MES capabilities require site-specific adaptation. This role will bridge global goals with hands-on site execution, gathering requirements, documenting standards, and advancing progress to ensure milestone achievements and effective risk management. This role will be dedicated to SIL, driving execution and change management.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Mid-level role with 5+ years’ experience in project engineering or management, ideally with Automation Project Management in pharmaceutical industry, industrial automation (Ignition SCADA/MES, shop floor integration).
• Strong Program Management skills
• Candidates must have experience with managing large scale global and site wide initiatives for SAP, ERP, MES digital transformation projects.
• SCADA experience an advantage
• Candidates must have highly developed communication and influencing skills

Key Responsibilities:

• This role will manage project execution and support site Digital Leads and customers to Build detailed project plans for each site, including milestones, resources, and Ignition setups.
• Work with site PMs to customize plans, factoring in local needs and challenges.
• Manage scope changes formally, checking impacts on timelines and system integrity.
• Work with site PMs to customize plans, factoring in local needs and challenges.
• Build detailed Project Plans for each site, including milestones, resources, and Ignition setups.
• Follow up on tasks daily/weekly using tools like MS Teams or Ignition reports to stay on schedule.
• Send weekly updates to the global team with progress, risks, and integration metrics.
• Flag and escalate issues (technical or integration-related) quickly for resolution.
• Track and coordinate support from the global team, like expertise or funding.
• Develop and document standards for shop floor integration, ensuring consistency across sites via Ignition.
• Gather key requirements from sites through consultations, workshops, or surveys to inform plans and standards.
• Advance work forward overall, staying grounded in site realities to drive practical implementation and problem-solving.
• Travel outside of Ireland sporadic - perhaps once a month initially

Contract Details

• Remote role with ad hoc travel to sites across Ireland, Italy and Germany
• Will join a global team of 5-6 and support a project within Digital Transformation to roll out a Shop Floor Integration Layer (SIL) to up to 10 sites in Europe
• Standard days

What to Do next

If you are a motivated and experienced Digital Transformation Project Lead, we encourage you to apply and come join our team at NIRAS.

For a confidential discussion regarding this and our many other exciting opportunities with NIRAS, please contact Philip Cahill at 00353 482 2270 or email your cv to phic@niras.com