Manager, PX, GWE, Automation and Maintenance

SUMMARY The Lead Automation & M aintenance Manager is responsible for site-level ownership and technical leadership of automation, electrical, and data systems supporting operations at the C hesterfield R&D site. This role applies deep subject matter expertise to design, integration, and continuously improves systems that enable reliable operations, regulatory compliance, and data-driven decision-making. The position operates with a high degree of independence, leading technical initiatives, influencing stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with Global Workplace Experience standards and site business needs. This role functions as an individual contributor with significant technical responsibility, leveraging expertise and influence to deliver results without direct people management accountability.  Partners with other GWE sites (e.g., Bothell, Andover) to standardize solutions. This role operates as a senior individual contributor providing technical leadership without direct people management responsibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as the site and network subject matter for performance and reliability of automation, electrical, and data systems, including lifecycle planning and continuous improvement. Design and implement system architecture, integrations, and enhancements to support evolving site and enterprise requirements. Develop and maintain data models, dashboards, and analytics tools to support operational and strategic decision-making. Drive energy and utility optimization initiatives through metering strategy, data analysis, and system improvements. Ensure compliance and inspection readiness of systems and data practices in alignment with GMP, GLP, and GCP standards. Lead cross-functional project teams as technical authority for automation and data systems. Provide technical direction and guidance to service providers and project teams, ensuring alignment to requirements and standards. Drives alignment across engineering, operations, vendors, and leadership. Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis efforts for complex system issues, driving timely and effective resolution. Defines standards, strategies, and technical roadmaps. Identify and lead initiatives that deliver measurable cost savings, energy reductions, or reliability improvements. Translate business needs into technology strategy and investment priorities. Drives digital transformation initiatives. Establishes data governance and analytics frameworks. Integrates enterprise platforms (e.g., CMMS, BMS, IoT systems). Ensure alignment to GWE standards and contribute to development of global engineering standards and best practices. ​ BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience; OR as associate's degree with 8 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience. Experience extracting, analyzing, and presenting system data in a usable format for operational or leadership decision-making Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive experience supporting electrical, automation, or facility systems in a regulated or industrial environment Experience providing engineering operations support, project support, and technical input for facility or infrastructure systems Technical Skills Working knowledge of power distribution, emergency generation, UPS systems, and facility support utilities Experience with PLC control systems, HMI software, power monitoring tools, and smart building or IoT technologies (lighting systems and GUI operating/reporting systems) Knowledge of network architecture, server communications, and troubleshooting of ethernet and fiber-connected systems Ability to use test equipment and diagnostic tools to evaluate automation and electrical systems Experience with computerized maintenance management systems and