Capital Projects Transformation Lead

IPM Integrated Project Management Company; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Performance bonus

Job summary

IPM Integrated Project Management Company is seeking a Capital Project Manager to lead capital initiatives across client transformations, embedding OpEx and Lean into delivery. You will guide end-to-end projects, manage budgets and schedules, and advise senior client leaders with executable roadmaps.

The role requires travel based on client needs and experience in GMP‑regulated environments. IPM offers a hybrid work model with multiple U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Operations Management, Project Management or similar.
• 8+ years of professional experience delivering capital projects in consulting or matrixed environments.
• Strong foundation in capital project management best practices and operational excellence methodologies.
• Experience across Life Sciences, Consumer, and/or Industrial sectors.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders as owner's representative and trusted advisor.
• Certifications (PMI-PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, Professional Engineer, APICS) are a plus; familiarity with GMP, FDA, OSHA, ISO requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery outcomes and value realization across end-to-end or phase-driven projects.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget while adhering to IPM standards.
• Advise client leaders and translate strategy into executable capital roadmaps and governance.
• Lead or support Front-End Planning (FEL), scope definition, and design readiness across execution and startup.
• Embed Lean, OpEx and continuous improvement into capital planning and execution.
• Collaborate with Quality, Validation, and Regulatory teams for compliant delivery.
• Develop capital playbooks, standards, templates, and delivery frameworks; support organizational readiness.
• Present executive updates and final project readouts.

Skills

Capital project management

Lean /OpEx

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management or similar

Job description

IPM Integrated Project Management Company is seeking a Capital Project Manager to lead capital initiatives across client transformations, embedding OpEx and Lean into delivery. You will guide end-to-end projects, manage budgets and schedules, and advise senior client leaders with executable roadmaps.

The role requires travel based on client needs and experience in GMP‑regulated environments. IPM offers a hybrid work model with multiple U.S.