Project Manager

Inteldot; Puerto Rico; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteldot in Puerto Rico is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead capital projects, process improvements, and validation initiatives within a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget, while complying with EHSS, GMP, and regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates have a engineering degree, 8+ years in regulated industries, strong leadership and stakeholder management, and bilingual Spanish and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 8+ years of project management experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated industries.
• Experience managing capital projects, process improvement initiatives, facility upgrades, or validation projects.
• Knowledge of GMP, regulatory compliance, and pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with project planning and scheduling tools.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project delivery, governance, and execution across low, moderate, and high-complexity projects.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and communication plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams supporting engineering, manufacturing, packaging, and operations functions.
• Facilitate project meetings, monitor progress, and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Manage project scope, risks, issues, and change control activities.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, EHSS, FDA, EMA, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Escalate unresolved issues and drive timely decision-making.
• Support project closeout activities, including documentation and lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Regulatory compliance

GMP knowledge

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Project planning tools

Job description

Inteldot has over 15 years in the life sciences industry, with operations across Puerto Rico, the United States, Europe, and Japan. This is a great opportunity for one of our leading clients in Puerto Rico.

Employment type: Full time and onsite role

Role Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, control, and closeout of capital projects, process improvements, facility expansions, validation initiatives, and other regulated projects within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with EHSS, quality, regulatory, and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall project delivery, governance, and execution across low, moderate, and high-complexity projects.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and communication plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams supporting engineering, manufacturing, packaging, and operations functions.
• Facilitate project meetings, monitor progress, and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Manage project scope, risks, issues, and change control activities.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, EHSS, FDA, EMA, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Escalate unresolved issues and drive timely decision-making.
• Support project closeout activities, including documentation and lessons learned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 8+ years of project management experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated industries.
• Experience managing capital projects, process improvement initiatives, facility upgrades, or validation projects.
• Knowledge of GMP, regulatory compliance, and pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with project planning and scheduling tools.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, packaging, synthetics, or biotherapeutics facilities.
• Familiarity with project portfolio management and stage-gate project delivery methodologies.