Global Ot Project Manager - Digital Manufacturing Leader

Global Ot Project Manager - Digital Manufacturing Leader
Viseu
Viseu, Viseu District, Portugal

Job Description:

At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lifes. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women's health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.

Every person at Ferring works together to change lives and help people build families. Our corporate teams offer empowering, innovative, challenging and rewarding careers – we are motivated to make a difference. To reach our full potential we collaborate, and respect and value diverse contributions so that we can grow as an organisation and as professionals. Together we can influence the world around us to make life and work better.

Ferring+Yo u

As OT Project Manager you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Ferring's manufacturing operations by leading global Operational Technology projects that enable digital transformation and operational excellence. In close collaboration with
- functional teams across IT, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and external partners, you will translate business objectives into successfully delivered OT solutions that create real impact on production performance and reliability. You will be accountable for driving projects from concept through implementation, ensuring delivery to scope, timeline, and budget while meeting regulatory and cybersecurity requirements. This is a highly visible, global role that offers the opportunity to influence how Ferring designs, deploys, and scales digital manufacturing solutions across its worldwide network.

Your day at Ferring

• Plan, manage, and deliver global OT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, budget, and business objectives.

• Collaborate with
  - functional teams including IT, Engineering, Operations, EHS, and Quality to define requirements and ensure seamless integration of OT solutions.

• Coordinate internal stakeholders, OT architects, and external vendors to select and implement appropriate OT technologies.

• Monitor project progress, manage risks and changes, and ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and cybersecurity best practices.

• Manage project budgets and resources effectively, optimizing utilization while maintaining quality and delivery commitments.

• Maintain clear project documentation and reporting, providing regular updates to stakeholders and capturing lessons learned to support continuous improvement.

Behind our innovation…There's you

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field;
  
  
  
  Master's degree is an asset.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, preferably within Operational Technology (OT) in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of OT systems such as SCADA, PLCs, HMI, BMS, EMS, and DCS.

• Project or Program Management certification (e. G. , PMI, PRINCE2).

• Understanding of IT infrastructure supporting OT solutions, including physical and virtual servers.

• Proven experience managing complex, global projects from initiation through delivery.

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Familiarity with validation standards (e. G. , GAMP) and regulatory compliance in manufacturing environments.

• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity best practices is an advantage.

• Experience with Siemens BMS/EMS Desigo CC is a plus.

• Fluency in English.

This position requires regular travel to manufacturing sites across the world.

People come first at Ferring

• Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone's right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love

• Our inclusive support package – "Building Families at Ferring" provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role

• Parental leave for both birthing and
  - birthing parents

• Extended support on family building journey

Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member's contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it's Ferring + You.

Behind our purpose… There's you

If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply

We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.

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