Document and Data Control Manager - Project Farma

PerkinElmer; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Diverse work environment

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a Document and Data Control Manager to oversee document management processes and project data governance in life sciences environments. This role involves managing documentation across multiple stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations, and delivering quality project documentation. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, experience supporting capital projects, and strong organizational and communication skills. This is a full-time position requiring authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Information Management, or related discipline.
• Experience supporting capital projects, CQV, or GMP-regulated environments.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate documentation across multiple project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee document management and project data governance.
• Communicate documentation requirements to project stakeholders.
• Establish and execute auditing programs for document control processes.

Skills

Document management

Project data governance

Stakeholder coordination

Compliance

Quality assurance

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related

Job description

Document and Data Control Manager - Project Farma

Location: Upper Providence, Pennsylvania, US

Job ID: REQ-057057

Full-time salaried position with Project Farma, a PerkinElmer company. The successful candidate will reside in the Philadelphia, PA market and be willing to travel domestically to meet client project requests.

Responsibilities include overseeing document management, project data governance, and information flow across capital projects and CQV engagements within life sciences environments. In this client‑facing role, the manager ensures that project data, documentation, and technical drawings are properly collected, managed, and controlled throughout the project lifecycle. The manager establishes document management processes, ensures compliance with regulatory and client standards, supports project teams in delivering accurate and complete project documentation, partners with project leadership, engineering teams, and clients, and contributes to operational excellence and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Document & Data Management Strategy
  • Develop and implement document and data management strategies for capital projects and CQV engagements.
  • Establish and maintain document control procedures aligned with client requirements, regulatory expectations, and Project Farma best practices.
  • Ensure project documentation is delivered in accordance with project specifications, procedures, and planning documents.
  • Develop and manage project information management plans governing documentation, drawings, and project data.
• Project Information Management
  • Manage the flow of project information between clients, engineering partners, and project stakeholders.
  • Collect, organize, and maintain required project documentation to support project delivery, qualification, and lifecycle management of assets.
  • Develop and maintain metrics to track documentation status, completeness, and quality.
  • Manage electronic databases and document repositories used for project documentation.
  • Ensure documentation is properly structured within electronic systems and hard‑copy repositories where required.
  • Ensure smooth transition of project documentation and drawings from project execution to site operations.
• Stakeholder Coordination
  • Communicate documentation requirements to project stakeholders including EPC firms, vendors, construction teams, procurement teams, CQV providers, automation teams, and maintenance and operations teams.
  • Manage information exchange between client organizations and engineering design partners.
  • Work closely with project leadership and C&Q teams to ensure documentation requirements are met.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance
  • Establish and execute auditing programs to verify document control processes meet quality and compliance requirements.
  • Ensure documentation collection activities meet project timelines, regulatory expectations, and GMP compliance.
  • Maintain alignment with GMP and life sciences industry documentation standards.
  • Support qualification and validation activities through proper documentation control and traceability.
• Leadership & Team Development
  • Ensure contract personnel and project teams are properly trained on document and data management processes.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to project document control teams.
  • Support development of best practices and standardized document management processes across projects.
  • Mentor team members on documentation management tools, processes, and regulatory expectations.
• Project Closeout & Lifecycle Support
  • Ensure all project documentation is complete, organized, and properly transferred to owner during project closeout.
  • Manage final project documentation deliverables and turnover packages.
  • Support long‑term life‑cycle documentation requirements for facilities and assets.
  • Complete project information management closeout documentation.
• Operational Performance & Delivery
  • Support successful project delivery through effective management of documentation and project information.
  • Ensure documentation processes support project timelines and quality standards.
  • Collaborate with project leadership to resolve documentation‑related issues impacting project delivery.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Information Management, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience supporting capital projects, CQV, or GMP‑regulated environments.
• Experience managing project documentation systems and document control processes.
• Experience working with engineering documentation, project drawings, and technical data.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate documentation across multiple project stakeholders.

Other Preferred

• Ability to manage complex documentation across multiple projects and teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences environments preferred.
• Ability to support projects across multiple client sites.

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 annual compensation range for this full‑time position is $110,000 - $160,000. 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.

PerkinElmer 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.