Capital Project Manager (Life Sciences) - Project Farma

PerkinElmer; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer’s Project Farma in Indianapolis is seeking a Manager, PF, Project Delivery to lead technical projects and expand services with client accounts.

You will direct and build high-performing teams, mentor engineers, manage budgets and schedules, and maintain client satisfaction across diverse life-sciences programs.

This full-time on-site role requires travel and strong leadership in project delivery, with compensation in the $130k–$155k range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life science or related field.
• 10+ years in project engineering/management.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical delivery and project controls for life science engagements.
• Develop and grow client relationships and new business opportunities.
• Coach and mentor project engineers and consultants.
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and performance metrics.
• Travel as required to client sites up to 100%.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Mentoring and coaching

Budgeting and cost control

Scheduling and planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

This is a fully onsite role with Project Farma, a PerkinElmer company

The Manager, PF, Project Delivery is responsible for the technical performance of projects and the business development expansion of services at partner accounts. In this billable client facing role, they will identify, train, develop, coach, and mentor technical teams developing high performing project engineers and consultants. The Manager, PF, Project Delivery is responsible for client relationship management and acts as client liaison during delivery of Project Farma service engagements. They are strategically focused and responsible for client satisfaction through project delivery while maintaining and growing client relationships.

The Manager, PF, Project Delivery will direct, manage and build high performing teams executing projects within the Project Farma practice areas across various client sites/locations with overall responsibility for technical solutions, cost, quality, and client satisfaction. You will represent Project Farma by collaborating with clients as a trusted Partner, Account, Site and/or Project Owner.

Examples of our core services within the life science space, include: Capital Project Management (including Project Controls and Scheduling); Facility Management & Builds; Tech Transfers; Validation Life Cycle (including Commissioning and Qualification, Process Validation, Computer System Validation, etc.); GxP Automated Systems; Due Diligence & Business Strategy; Quality, Regulatory, & Compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Delivery

• Manage and produce key project controls deliverables, including:
• Budget estimates
• Detailed project schedules and milestones
• Feasibility estimates, risks, forecasts, and scenario analysis
• Project cost reports and trend analysis
• Comprehensive monthly project summary reports
• Set and lead project direction and strategy based on client vision and expected outcomes throughout the entire project delivery life cycle.
• Lead initiatives and projects by ensuring Team Members understand team and individual goals and responsibilities, managing priorities, and ensuring timely and high-quality completion of work.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert providing technical direction, training, career development, and performance assessments for project Team Members.
• Develop strategies for the success of the service line or market target such as planning, scheduling, estimating, monitoring, progress measurement, risk management, training, and reporting procedures.
• Manage new and existing client accounts, focusing on project delivery, actively seeking to maintain and grow accounts in line with organizational growth targets.
• Manage internal site tools such as site dashboards, deliverable trackers, etc.
• Maintain 100% individual billability while ensuring the site or market team achieves forecast hours & targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., client executives, decision-makers) to secure long-term partnerships.
• Own project extensions, proposal generation, and provides critical input into site RFPs.
• Actively participate in industry events to build a local network and collaborate with the Market Director to expand client portfolios and secure high-value contracts.
• Monitor and achieve operational KPIs and targets.
• Review and populate site dashboards providing direction resulting in project health and expansion opportunities.
• Lead, oversee, and execute client project initiatives allowing for the identification of new and added services for the mutual benefit of the client and organization.
• Monitor and manage budgets and planning needs to meet the necessary project requirements.
• Support the maintenance of new and existing client accounts, focusing on project delivery and actively seeking account growth.
• Work with client’s business/technical leadership to facilitate workflow development, project scope development and risk assessment, issue resolution and work forecasting and planning.
• Provide direction and innovation in service and/or process improvement, cost reduction and recommendations for business process optimization.
• Remain current with the latest trends in the biomanufacturing industry and implement strategies that leverage changes in the marketplace into new business opportunities.
• Thorough understanding of our target industries including how each sector works together, interdependence, emerging trends, and key challenges.
• Mentor, train, and coach team members in client engagement, relationship management, and leadership.

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline (OR a combination of equivalent work experience in project controls, cGMP facility start-up, project management and/or comparable military experience).
• A minimum of 10+ years of Project Engineer, Project Management, Consulting, and/or relevant industry experience.

Other Required

• Full-time on-site client presence
• Willingness to travel up to 100% or as required.

Project Farma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for current or future work visas for this position. This position may require significant travel to support project and business needs. We cannot employ anyone with an invalid driver's license.

The annualcompensation range for this full-time position is $130,000 to $155,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.