Project Manager

ZETA GmbH; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Health Benef

401K with 5% employer match

Travel & training

Job summary

ZETA USA Inc. in King of Prussia, PA, is seeking a Project Manager to lead pharmaceutical and biotech capital projects from planning through start-up, ensuring GMP compliance and on-time delivery.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets up to multi-million dollars, and serve as the primary client interface, communicating progress and risks.

The role requires 5+ years in life sciences project management, a relevant degree, up to 25% travel, and familiarity with GMP environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of project management experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, financial forecasts, and client communications.
• Understanding of GMP-regulated environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Ability to travel as required by project needs, typically up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, forecasting, and execution of capital projects.
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary teams of process, mechanical, automation, and E&IC engineers.
• Serve as primary client-facing project lead and maintain stakeholder communications.
• Manage project finances, forecasting, cost tracking, and change orders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Facilitate project status meetings and client communications.
• Manage procurement and equipment delivery coordination.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and start-up activities.
• Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage project scope changes, contract deliverables, and project documentation.
• Ensure project work complies with safety, quality, and GMP standards.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Budget management

Scheduling software

GMP knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

ZETA is a global engineering and technology partner serving leading pharmaceutical and biopharma companies. With more than 30 years of experience, we specialize in process engineering, automation, and GMP-compliant systems that support the manufacturing of life-saving therapies. Our North American team delivers complex engineering, equipment, automation, and capital project solutions for clients in regulated life sciences environments.

Project Manager

Location: King of Prussia

Contract: Full-time employee

Start: 01.09.2026

Your tasks

The Project Manager will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of pharmaceutical and biotechnology capital projects ranging from $500k to $20M. This role serves as the primary interface between clients, engineering teams, vendors, and contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with GMP requirements.

Projects may include process design, equipment fabrication, automation, and related systems for GMP manufacturing facilities.

• Lead project planning, resource forecasting, and project execution activities.
• Manage interdisciplinary teams consisting of process, mechanical, automation and E&IC engineers.
• Serve as the primary client-facing project lead and maintain strong communication with customer stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, cost tracking, and change orders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Facilitate project status meetings and client communications.
• Manage procurement and equipment delivery coordination.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and start-up activities.
• Prepare and present project reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage project scope changes, contract deliverables, and project documentation.
• Ensure project work is performed in accordance with applicable safety, quality, and GMP requirements.

Your profile

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of project management experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, financial forecasts, and client communications.
• Understanding of GMP-regulated environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Ability to travel as required by project needs, typically up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification.
• Experience with EPCM project delivery.
• Experience with pharmaceutical process equipment and utility systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent scheduling software.

We offer

competitive PTO & vacation

• Free coffee
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Health Benefits
• competitive PTO & vacation
• 401K with 5% employer match of annual salary
• Travel & training

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ZETA USA Inc.
2200 Renaissance Blvd Ste. 170, King of Prussia, PA 19406