Project Manager Tech Support

Excelya; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A biopharmaceutical company in Portsmouth seeks a Project Manager to lead technical upgrade projects. This role involves managing project timelines, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates have a strong background in biopharmaceutical systems and excellent leadership skills, with relevant degrees and experience in project management methodologies. Join a dynamic team focused on redefining excellence in healthcare.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for diverse projects

Joining a young and ambitious team

Qualifications

• Solid experience in equipment and process upgrade projects in biopharmaceutical or biotechnology.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects.
• Familiar with GMP, GAMP5, and 21 CFR Part 11 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead client upgrade projects from design to delivery.
• Manage detailed project planning and execution.
• Organize project meetings and client communications.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Planning and organizational skills

Proficient in PMI, Prince2, or Agile

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Process Engineering

Tools

Office suite

Project tracking tools

Job description

About The Job

Join EXCELYA as a Project Manager, where you will orchestrate the successful execution of technical upgrade projects for our clients in the biopharmaceutical sector. Your role will be key to ensuring high-performance, compliant, and client-oriented delivery of customized equipment upgrades, from order intake to client acceptance.

You will work at the crossroads of process engineering, automation, validation, and stakeholder communication, while supporting global service teams. You will thrive in a dynamic and regulated environment, managing both technical complexity and project timelines with precision.

Main Responsibilities :

1. Lead client upgrade projects from design to delivery, ensuring cost, quality, and timing are met
2. Develop and manage detailed project planning and execution (Gantt charts, milestones, budgets, risks)
3. Respond to technical upgrade requests from regional service teams
4. Provide accurate costing and scope definitions (based on URS)
5. Conduct process studies (PID, PPL, FS), coordinate reviews and project milestones (AIC, launch, closure)
6. Organize and animate project meetings and client communications
7. Interface with cross-functional teams (Quality, Supply, Logistics, IT, Maintenance, Validation, etc.)
8. Ensure documentation and compliance with GMP, GAMP 5, and 21 CFR Part 11
9. Contribute to continuous improvement and compliance in terms of QHSE standards

Requirements

About You

We are looking for a structured, rigorous, and technically proficient project manager with a strong background in biopharmaceutical systems and cross-disciplinary project leadership.

Experience: Solid experience in equipment and process upgrade projects in the biopharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects involving automation, IT, validation, and production. Familiar with GMP, GAMP5, and 21 CFR Part 11 standards.

Skills: Excellent planning and organizational skills. Strong leadership and stakeholder communication abilities. Comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously across different sites. Proficient in project methodologies such as PMI, Prince2, or Agile. Familiar with Office suite and project tracking tools.

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, or related field.

Languages: Fluent in French and English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.

Benefits

Why Join Us?

At Excelya, we combine passion for science with enthusiasm for teamwork to redefine excellence in healthcare.

Here's what makes us unique:

• We are a young, ambitious health company representing 900 Excelyates, driven to become Europe's leading mid-size CRO with the best employee experience.
• Our one-stop provider service model—offering full-service, functional service provider, and consulting—enables you to evolve through diverse projects.
• Working alongside preeminent experts, you will help improve scientific, operational, and human knowledge to enhance the patient's journey.

Excelling with care means benefiting from an environment that values your natural talents, pushes boundaries with audacity, and nurtures your potential, allowing you to contribute fully to our shared mission.