Position Summary
We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer who will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management within the pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on capital projects related to manufacturing facilities, laboratories, and infrastructure.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to end project management, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and project closure. Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Collaborate with stakeholders such as engineering, manufacturing, and quality to define scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Manage relationships with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of equipment, materials, and services.
- Develop comprehensive project plans and resource loaded schedules to ensure on-time implementation.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing issues to prevent delays or cost overruns.
- Develop and manage project budgets, allocate resources effectively, and track expenses to ensure financial objectives are met.
- Create project dashboards for monitoring progress and communicating risks.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders and effectively communicate project updates and challenges.
- Conduct thorough project reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for continuous improvement.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement throughout the site, fostering innovation and best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of project management experience. PMP certification preferred.
- Continuously looking for opportunities to learn, build skills, and share knowledge with others.
- Proven experience with a focus on capital projects within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and facilities.
- Must be versed in Project Management tools and must have knowledge of related disciplines.
- Experience working in cGMP environments that meet FDA, ICH guidelines, local regulations, and industry best practices. -
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work. Start-up experience preferred.
- Proven track record of being self-motivated and capable of working with cross-functional teams while remaining positive towards project challenges.
Preferred Qualifications
- Greenfield and startup experience strongly preferred.
- Engineering background and experience is a plus.
- PMP Certification.