Diegem
Automation Project Manager | Life Sciences
At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world's most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.
Your Role
We are seeking an experienced Automation Project Manager to lead a critical project for a major pharmaceutical client, creating an isolated domain to maintain and migrate obsolete IT & OT systems with a strong focus on automation.
In this role you will play a key role in:
* Leading the implementation of an isolated infrastructure environment with integrated automation capabilities, ensuring all technical requirements are met while adhering to pharmaceutical industry standards and regulations.
* Acting as the primary interface between technical teams and stakeholders, effectively translating complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes.
* Developing and maintaining comprehensive project plans for both infrastructure and automation components, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
* Challenging technical approaches and automation solutions proposed by team members to optimize performance, security, and efficiency of the isolated domain.
* Collaborating with application and automation experts to ensure seamless integration of systems within the new infrastructure environment.
* Monitoring project progress across IT and OT integration points, managing scope changes, and reporting status to key stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Your Profile
* Master's degree and minimum 3 years of experience in automation project management, specifically with expertise in building isolated infrastructures and automation environments.
* Demonstrated ability to challenge technical teams and act as an effective interface between technical and business stakeholders.
* Strong technical understanding of IT and OT systems, with knowledge of automation platforms such as OSEASOFT, Archestra, and Octoplan.
* Excellent communication skills with fluency in both French and English.
* Experience working in regulated environments, with knowledge of the pharmaceutical sector being a distinct advantage.
* Proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure and automation projects on time and within budget.
What you'll love about working here
* Hybrid working: We encourage flexibility when it comes to when and where works gets done. Employees work with their managers to determine an arrangement that works best for their role and personal circumstances.
* Digital campuses and academy: Our engineering academy offers more than 60,000 hours of training, as also our digital campus on GenAI, data or sustainability, support digital learning in the flow of work from awareness to expert certifications.
* Communities: Our Framework drives career development and elevates Capgemini's capabilities across various domains. Roles like architects, software engineers, these communities form the pillars of our Engineering Career Framework, outlining the foundational elements and anticipated growth.
Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.
Ref. code
400156-en_GB
Posted on
23 Jan 2026
Experience level
Experienced Professionals
Contract type
Permanent
Location
Diegem
Business unit
Engineering and RandD Services
Brand
Capgemini Engineering
Professional communities
Manufacturing & Operations Engineering