Manager Instrumentation/ Lead Instrumentation

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Job Description We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Manager (Instrumentation) to oversee and manage the Instrumentation group’s operations, ensuring timely and successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in instrumentation engineering, leadership skills, people management and the ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams. As a Lead Manager, you will be instrumental in driving project success, empowering your team, and ensuring that high-quality standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle. Job Responsibilities Manpower Planning & Coordination: Work closely with the Head of Department (HOD) to plan and assess the manpower requirements (Engineers & Technicians) based on the current and projected workload for ongoing and upcoming projects. Ensure adequate resources are allocated effectively to meet project demands. Project Progress Monitoring & Resource Allocation: Regularly review the progress of ongoing projects in line with project schedules and deliverables. Address resource gaps or challenges, reallocating or augmenting teams as necessary to keep the project on track and meet client’s expectations. Team Motivation & Project Completion: Inspire and motivate the department team to ensure successful project completion within deadlines, maintaining high-quality standards and client satisfaction. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment. Technical Support & Guidance: Provide technical assistance and support to colleagues in the department, helping them troubleshoot and solve complex instrumentation issues as they arise. Engineering Standards & Specifications: Create, update, and ensure adherence to engineering standards, including specifications for the procurement of instrumentation items, design calculations, bill of materials (BoMs), and other technical documentation. Continuous Learning & Development: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in instrumentation technology by attending industry seminars, conferences, and training sessions. Share this knowledge with your team to ensure the department remains at the cutting edge. Site Visits & Issue Resolution: Conduct regular site visits if required, to monitor project implementation, resolve on-site technical issues, and ensure alignment with client expectations. Proactively identify potential issues and work to resolve them in a timely manner. Training & Mentorship: Mentor and train junior engineers, technicians, and other team members to enhance their skills, knowledge, and career development. Lead by example and encourage a culture of continuous improvement. Document Review & Feedback: Review technical documents and project deliverables produced by project leads, providing constructive feedback, and ensuring accuracy and alignment with project requirements. Leadership Role on Projects: Occasionally step into the role of Project Lead, taking responsibility for overseeing the successful execution of specific projects, ensuring team coordination, and delivering the project on time and within budget. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering/Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Experience 15+ years of experience in the instrumentation field, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role (10 to 12 years of experience in the engineering consultancy company is preferred). About Us IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. IPS, inclusive of its Enterprise entities, has over 3,500 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. For further information, please visit www.ipsdb.com. Specialties Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Attention Search Firms / Third-Party Recruiters: IPS is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities with IPS. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at IPS via email, the Internet, or directly to hiring managers at IPS in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for a specific position will be deemed the sole property of IPS, and no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by IPS as a result of the referral or through other means. Connect With Us! 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