Senior Project Manager

jda wms pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JDA WMS Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end pharmaceutical EPCM projects, ensuring schedules, budgets, quality, and GMP/FDA/EMA compliance. You will report to senior leadership and own delivery.

You will supervise engineering, procurement, construction, and validation activities, manage vendor contracts, risks, and stakeholder communications, and provide regular KPI reports to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, pharmacy or related discipline.
• 7+ years of PM experience on pharma EPCM or cleanroom/pharma construction projects.
• Strong GMP, FDA and EMA knowledge and validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Proficient with Primavera P6, MS Project and SAP ERP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full EPCM project execution from detailed planning and risk management to budget control and handover.
• Review designs, manage procurement cycles, negotiate vendor contracts, and track long-lead equipment deliveries.
• Coordinate site construction, ensure safety and quality compliance, and manage IQ/OQ/PQ validations.
• Lead client interface, milestone reviews, and scope change management with internal/external partners.
• Direct cross-functional teams and report KPIs to executives.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

SAP ERP

Job description

Position Overview We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Project Manager to lead the end-to-end execution of complex pharmaceutical engineering, procurement, construction, and management (EPCM) projects. Reporting to senior leadership, you will take full responsibility for project delivery ensuring strict adherence to schedules, budgets, quality standards, and regulatory frameworks (GMP, FDA, EMA).

Key Responsibilities

• Project Lifecycle Management: Oversee full EPCM project execution from detailed planning and risk management to budget control and operational handover in compliance with GMP guidelines.

• Engineering & Procurement Oversight: Review technical designs, manage procurement cycles, negotiate vendor contracts, and track long-lead equipment deliveries to mitigate schedule risks.

• Construction & Validation Coordination: Supervise site construction, manage safety and quality compliance, and coordinate testing, commissioning, and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) phases.

• Client & Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary client interface, leading milestone reviews, managing scope changes, and ensuring alignment with all internal and external partners.

• Team Leadership & Reporting: Direct cross-functional teams (engineering, procurement, construction), monitor project KPIs, and deliver regular progress reports to executive stakeholders.

Requirements

• Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related discipline (PMP or PRINCE2 certification is highly advantageous).

• Professional Experience: 7+ years of proven project management experience leading pharmaceutical EPCM or cleanroom/pharma construction projects.

• Regulatory Expertise: In-depth technical knowledge of GMP, FDA, EMA standards, validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ), and local Singapore building regulations.

• Software Mastery: Proficient with project controls software including Primavera P6, MS Project, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).

JDA WMS Pte Ltd | EA Personnel: Pham Thi Tuyet Mai

EA License No: 23S1595 | EA Registration No: R25127838