Senior Manager – Enterprise Historian Product Manager
Pfizer Inc.
Grange Castle, Ireland
Job posting number: #7291629 (Ref:pf-4922060)
Posted: October 30, 2024
Job Description
The Digital Manufacturing Team is responsible for the delivery of Pfizer’s Core Digital Manufacturing Operations Management (MoM) capabilities at every level of the Pfizer Global Supply (PGS) Plant Network (ISA 95 Levels 0-4). These solutions are critical to Manufacturing & Lab Execution, Manufacturing Process Intelligence and Production Optimization that aim to improve product quality, increase asset utilization/uptime, automate manual workflows, and streamline plant floor operations.The Digital Manufacturing mission is to “Drive predictive operations through connected digital experiences to accelerate supply and enable delivery of breakthrough medicines.
The Manufacturing 4.0 Team supports all of Pfizer’s Core Manufacturing & Engineering Solutions, while enabling a secure, seamless flow of contextualized data from the device & control levels, all the way to the top of the Enterprise. Our goal is to create persona driven, connected experiences across our shop floors to predict and optimize operations, while providing real-time insights to operators. Come join us to create Pfizer’s Factory of the Future!
The Global Historian team is primarily responsible for the management of a global Historian and ensuring data access to site Historians. This team supports sites with data acquisition and interface management. The Historian team is responsible for the maintenance of Pi infrastructure and the system availability and data accuracy. The Global Historian is a core enabler for the Digital Manufacturing portfolio and supports Pfizer’s AI strategy. A key responsibility of this role is to support teams with data availability through the Historian for application development and validation. This role requires clear communication skills with senior stakeholders and very strong organizational skills. The successful applicant will be expected to manage a team of engineers that define global standards and introduce best practice guidelines.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Enterprise Historian Product Manager responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Pi System & Infrastructure Maintenance
- Ensuring data accuracy and validation
- Vendor Engagement
- Manage team of Pi Engineers
- Co-ordinate data availability for consuming systems
- Define data requirements and work with site automation teams to achieve this.
- Work on and lead multiple highly complex projects that require a strong understanding of emerging & Next Gen digital technologies.
- Communicate clearly with customers and stakeholders on the benefits of data availability and digital transformation.
- Contribute and collate content for Governance and stakeholders. e.g. Governance meetings, Scrum Meetings etc
- Collaborate with stakeholders and customers to manage roadmaps and deliverable content.
- Liaise with Digital colleagues and other stakeholders to execute required technical and compliance activities in support of sprint releases.
- Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget and meet technical requirements of the assignment.
- Ensure continuous improvement of Aveva Historian and other Digital technologies
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required, major in a technical field such as Information Technology or Life Sciences a plus
- 7 years’ experience with Data Infrastructure with at least 5 years’ experience with historians.
- Strong understanding of Automation Infrastructure
- Strong project management experience
- Leading and influencing virtual team members in a cross functional team
- Experience with Aveva/ Osi PI required.
- Previous experience in SAFe is preferable.
- Ability to work in ambiguous situations and synthesize complex information to determine and explain best course of action
- Ability to work across multiple concurrent activities and successfully adapt to changing priorities as required.
- Demonstrated skills in analysis and problem solving
- Facilitation, negotiating and presentation skills
- Experience in all stages of system and application lifecycle from value analysis, business case development, solution deployment through value realization and system retirement is a significant advantage.
- A thorough understanding of system GMP requirements and demonstrable knowledge of computer system design and maintenance lifecycle in GMP environments.
- Strong experience in MS Office Products (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- OSIsoft PI System Certification
- Familiarity with the other PGS Transformation workstreams including IMEx and Manufacturing Technology
Work Location Assignment:Hybrid
Additional Information
In order to be considered for this position in Ireland you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland.
Please note there is no relocation support available for this position
How to apply
Make a difference today, all suitable candidates should apply with CV below. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Purpose
Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.
Digital Transformation Strategy
One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.
Disability Inclusion
Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.
