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

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Petersburg, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Oracle (Applications), SQL Databases, Information Technology, Api Design
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/senior-manager-it-automation-chemical-api-development-and-production-petersburg-va-united-states

## About the Role

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
Knowledge of MES, SQL, Oracle a plus

## Description

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


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