Project Controls Managers & Directors - Project Farma

PerkinElmer; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager/Director to lead biomanufacturing projects across the lifecycle. The role emphasizes rigorous scheduling, cost management, risk analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with clients and vendors.

Domestic travel will be required to meet project needs. You will oversee dashboards, status reports, and performance metrics, guiding a team of project engineers while maintaining high-quality deliverables and client relationships in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in technical sciences, engineering, regulatory or related field.
• 7–13 years of experience in project controls and related work.
• Willingness to travel domestically as required by client projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver project controls deliverables including schedules, cost reports and dashboards.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, baselines, progress tracking and look-ahead planning.
• Identify risks, perform scenario analysis, and provide mitigation recommendations.
• Coordinate with design, construction, validation and manufacturing teams to ensure data integrity.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Cost reporting

Risk analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (and/or Masters) in technical Sciences, Engineering, Regulatory or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Oracle Primavera P6

Smartsheet

Job description

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job Title

Project Controls Managers & Directors - Project Farma

Location(s)

Customer Site - NC, Greenville, NC, Huntsville, AL, Raleigh, NC

Job Description

Project Farma is growing our Project Controls practice, and will consider candidates’ ranging from 5-15 years’ relevant experience.

The successful candidate will reside within 50 miles of Raleigh, NC and be willing to travel domestically to meet client project requests.

Project Farma’s purpose is to improve patient lives by accelerating the delivery of life-changing therapies. We accomplish this through the successful execution of high-quality life sciences projects across the full project lifecycle. Project Farma (PF) team members collaborate with cross-functional teams to build trusted client relationships, deliver an exceptional customer experience, and contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities and applying data-driven insights to support project planning, cost, schedule, and performance management.

All team members are expected to embody Project Farma’s values by being curious , personable , and unselfish , while maintaining a strong commitment to a Patient Focused and People First mindset.

As aProject Controls Manager or Director, you will work collaboratively with clients, vendors, contractors, and other Project Farma Team Members to lead projects related to biomanufacturing across the entire engineering lifecycle.You will apply your advanced technical skills to meet project team and client needs for all project controls deliverables. You willbe responsible fordelivering high quality work,formingandmaintainingvaluable, long-term relationships with our clients, and continually strengthening your technical and industry knowledge.Additionally, you will lead a team of project engineersin both performance and deliverable includingbut not limited to:

• Summary project plans and milestone management reports
• Detailedproject execution schedules
• Activity tracking and variance reports
• Budget estimates, projectcost reportsand forecast trend analysis reports
• Issue, risks and scenario analysis reports
• Scope and change managementimpact analysis reports
• Comprehensive monthly project status reports

PROJECT CONTROLS EXECUTION

• Analysis of complexprojectdata and then deliver clear,articulateand concise messages in a compelling mannerto support decision making.

• Independently prepare project controls reports, dashboards, and management summaries, and performance metrics.

• Utilize and integrate inputs from Project Coordinators, field teams, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders whilemaintaining accountability for final project controls outputs.

• Communicate project status, schedule impacts, and field decisions promptly while highlighting downstream impacts to scope, cost, schedule, and resources.

• Provide hands-on supportand troubleshootingfor clientsnavigating theengineeringlife cycle ofcutting-edgeequipment and manufacturing processes.

• Develop project tools such as site dashboards, detailed schedules, deliverable trackers, etc.

• Perform due diligence and quality checksonsubject domains to generatehigh-qualityproject deliverables.

• Proactivelyidentifyand escalateroadblocks andutilizecritical thinking skills and knowledge of problem-solving skills toidentifycreative solutions to those problems and roadblocks.

• Continually develop a technical aptitude of project controls serviceswithin the life-science spaceincluding but not limited to:

• • Capitalproject management(CAPEX) for new/existing facility builds
  • Facility shutdowns/turnarounds
  • Technology transfers
  • Enterprise system integrations
  • Validation Life Cycle,includingCommissioning and Qualification,Process Validation, Computer System Validation, etc.
  • Quality, Regulatory, and Compliance
  • GxPAutomated Systems
  • Quality Control,includingcommercialand construction
  • Operational readiness

SCHEDULE, COST & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

• Lead and maintain integrated project schedules, including baseline management, updates, metrics establishment and look-ahead planning.
• Directly develop,maintain, and update project schedules, cost models, progress tracking tools, and performance reports.
• Perform detailed schedule logic updates, progress status, forecasting, variance analysis, and recovery planning.
• Track and challenge installed quantities, productivity, and earned values to supportaccuratecost and schedule forecasting
• Monitor cost performance, change impacts, and forecast trends in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Identifyschedule and cost variances, risks, and opportunities, and recommend mitigation or recovery actions

REPORTING & ANALYTICS

• Prepare and issue weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc internal and external project controls reports
• Develop andmaintainproject dashboards and performance metrics aligned with project and corporate requirements
• Conduct in-depth analysis of schedule, cost, and performance data to support proactive decision-making
• Review, challenge, and enhance weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc project controls reports.

SYSTEM, STANDARDS & DATA INTEGRITY

• Design, Implement andmaintainapproved project controls systems, coding structures, and procedures on the project
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of all project controls data across systems and reports
• Provide guidance to project teams on project controls processes, data requirements, and reporting standards
• Support continuous improvement of project-level controls workflows and reporting efficiency.

STAKEHOLDER & TEAM LEADERSHIP

• Create alignmentwith cross-functionalclientdepartments includingbut not limited toDesign, Construction,Validation, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering groups.
• Direct and coordinate project controls support activities, defining required inputs, formats, and timelines
• Review andvalidateinputsprovided by Project Coordinators, including quantities, progress updates, and documentation, prior to incorporation into project controls systems
• Direct and coordinate project controls activities, defining inputs, formats, and timelines.
• Provideongoing guidance and feedback to Project Coordinators to ensure data accuracy and consistency
• Coordinate closely withotherteams to ensure field execution is accurately reflected in project controls
• Lead initiatives and projects by ensuring Team Members understand team and individual goals and responsibilities, managing priorities, and ensuringtimelyand high-quality completion of work.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert providing technical direction, training, mentorship, 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,focuson project delivery, activelyseekingtomaintainand grow accounts in line with organizational growth targets.

Attributes for Success

• Technical Delivery : Applies advanced technical knowledge and professional expertise
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement : Seeks better ways, adapts to change and champions new ideas.
• Customer Focus & Professionalism : Represents PF with consistent professionalism, appropriate escalation and respect for internal stakeholders, even during high stress delivery situations
• Integrity & Humility : Demonstrates self-awareness and puts PF mission above ego
• Collaboration & Communication : Communicates clearly and proactively and drives transparent alignment with clients.
• Project Execution : Delivers reliably, manages priorities and drives for high quality outcomes
• Growth Mindset : Shows openness to new ideas, feedback and change

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree (and/or Masters) in technical Sciences, Engineering, Regulatory or related discipline OR a combination of equivalent experience project controls, general construction, cGMP facility start-up, projectmanagementand/or comparable military experience.
• Advanced experiencewithMicrosoft Excel; Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera P6, and/or Smartsheetis a plus.
• 7-13 Years of Experience required
• Willingness to travel as required for client project assignments.

Other Preferred

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

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 $99,000 - $199,000. 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.