Senior Manager, IT & Automation - Chemical API Development and Production (Petersburg, VA)

About the Role - Location: Petersburg, VA, US (on-site) - Lead IT/OT systems staff for automation, infrastructure, security, networking, and compliance in a pharmaceutical/chemical manufacturing environment - Champion cGMP compliance and regulatory requirements (GAMP5, 21CFR11) - Coach and mentor direct reports and develop a high-performing cross-functional IT/OT team Essential Functions - Develop strategic direction for IT/OT assets, monitoring advancements in the industry - Ensure IT/OT systems available, capable, and accessible to meet production requirements - Build and develop a strong, high performing cross-functional team - Manage departmental training, development, coaching, performance, and recruitment - Collaborate with Site Leadership on workload solutions and IT/OT resource prioritization Qualifications - Bachelors in Engineering, Computer Science, or applicable technical degree required - 7+ years IT/OT systems management, automation, or security experience - 3+ years supervisory/team leadership experience required - GAMP5, 21CFR11 compliance experience required - Pharma/chemical manufacturing background preferred - Knowledge of MES, SQL, Oracle a plus