Senior Project Manager - Life Sciences

Jacobs; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Singapore is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex engineering programs from concept through delivery. You will drive planning, governance and execution while managing cost, schedule, risk and quality across multi-disciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes strong client relationships and governance to ensure successful outcomes. You will oversee project deliverables, mentoring teams and coordinating with stakeholders to align objectives, monitor progress and ensure adherence to

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Process Engineering.
• 15-20 years of experience in engineering design and project delivery environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong client engagement and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with project execution planning, risk management and project controls.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver projects within budget and schedule requirements.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and effective delivery of engineering projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget and quality objectives are achieved.
• Develop and implement project execution plans, governance processes, project controls and change management frameworks.
• Provide leadership to multi-disciplinary project teams, driving collaboration, accountability and high-quality project outcomes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and ensuring alignment on project objectives and expectations.
• Monitor project performance, risks and commercial outcomes, implementing mitigation strategies and keeping stakeholders informed of progress.
• Oversee the timely delivery of engineering designs, technical deliverables and project close-out activities while supporting continuous improvement and quality initiatives.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Client engagement

Project planning

Risk management

Budget management

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Are you looking to lead complex engineering projects while influencing outcomes from concept through delivery? As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a central role in driving project execution, leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and building trusted relationships with clients to deliver successful project outcomes.

In this role, you will oversee project planning, execution, quality, cost and schedule performance while providing leadership across engineering disciplines. You will work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved, risks are effectively managed, and project teams remain aligned throughout the project lifecycle.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of high-value engineering projects, contribute to strategic client relationships, and help shape project delivery excellence through strong leadership, governance and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and effective delivery of engineering projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget and quality objectives are achieved.
• Develop and implement project execution plans, governance processes, project controls and change management frameworks.
• Provide leadership to multi-disciplinary project teams, driving collaboration, accountability and high-quality project outcomes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and ensuring alignment on project objectives and expectations.
• Monitor project performance, risks and commercial outcomes, implementing mitigation strategies and keeping stakeholders informed of progress.
• Oversee the timely delivery of engineering designs, technical deliverables and project close-out activities while supporting continuous improvement and quality initiatives.

Here's what you'll need

• Degree qualification in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Process Engineering.
• 15-20 years of experience in engineering design and project delivery environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong client engagement and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with project execution planning, risk management and project controls.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver projects within budget and schedule requirements.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.

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