Program Manager

eTeam; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

eTeam is seeking a Program Manager in St. Joseph, MO, to lead the project delivery for a large-scale animal vaccine manufacturing facility. This role requires managing the project budget, schedule, and resources to ensure on-time execution while coordinating cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction and extensive experience managing large capital projects within the pharmaceutical or bio industry. Strong leadership and exceptional communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large capital projects, preferably in pharma or bio industry.
• Proven understanding of project lifecycle and FEL process.
• Ability to operate under high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for a large-scale vaccine manufacturing facility.
• Manage project budget, schedule, and resources for on-time execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across various departments.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/construction

Job description

Job Title & Details

Program Manager

Location: St. Joseph, MO

Duration: 24 Months

Hours: minimum 45 hours per week, to be able to support this type of project.

Any possibility of the assignment to be converted to a full‑time role? – possibly

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end project delivery for the design, construction, and commissioning of a large‑scale animal vaccine manufacturing facility
• Manage capital project budget, schedule, and resources to ensure on‑time and on‑budget execution
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams including engineering, operations, quality, validation, and regulatory affairs
• Serve as primary interface with architects, EPC firms, contractors, and equipment suppliers
• Establish and maintain project governance, reporting, and risk management frameworks
• Proven understanding of the capital project lifecycle and FEL process
• Proven ability to influence decision making with executive level stakeholders
• Proven exceptional social and diplomacy skills
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team across a multi‑departmental project with direct and indirect management of functional resources
• Excellent communication and organization skills, with an analytical and problem‑solving mindset
• Documented success with leading capital projects in excess of (USD)100MM
• Proven ability to operate under high‑pressure in a timeline constrained environment

Skills

Experience managing large capital projects, including new buildings or building expansions, preferably within pharma or bio industry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering/construction field (Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical preferred) or equivalent experience