Project Manager

Aequor; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequor Warsaw, IN is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead large-scale manufacturing transfer and site transfer initiatives onsite. You will drive projects from planning through execution, ensuring on-time, on-budget results in regulated environments.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in project management, scheduling expertise with MS Project/Smartsheet, and certifications such as PMP or Six Sigma. Relocation is acceptable and collaborative governance is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in manufacturing or operations.
• Experience leading manufacturing transfer, product transfer, or site transfer.
• Strong scheduling and planning skills with MS Project or Smartsheet.
• Experience in regulated industries, preferably Medical Devices.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects from planning through execution.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and resources.
• Develop and maintain Gantt charts and dashboards.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, IT, and Finance teams.
• Drive governance, stakeholder communication, and change management.
• Develop and maintain the Master Project Plan and Schedule.
• Collaborate with business leaders to track project performance.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Scheduling

Regulatory compliance

PMO governance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Warsaw, IN (100% Onsite) -Relocation is acceptable

Join a high-impact team and lead projects that directly shape manufacturing operations and business growth.

We're looking for a leader to drive large-scale manufacturing transfer and operational projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

What You'll Do

• Lead cross-functional projects from planning through execution
• Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and resources
• Develop and maintain Gantt charts and project dashboards
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, IT, and Finance teams
• Drive project governance, stakeholder communication, and change management

What We're Looking For

5+ years of Project Management experience

Experience leading manufacturing transfer, product transfer, or site transfer projects

Strong scheduling and project planning skills (MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.)

Experience in regulated industries, preferably Medical Devices

PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar certifications are a plus

Ideal Background

Medical Devices | Manufacturing | Operations | Engineering | NPI | FDA/ISO-Regulated Environments

Duties:

The Project Manager has the responsibility of managing the details of the assigned project plans (i.e., project planning and management, configuration planning and execution, testing and validation, and go live planning and support) under the leadership and

governance of the Project Management Office (PMO). This role will utilize strong project, task, and resource management experiences and skills to assist the organization in achieving its goals of executing projects on time, on budget, and within scope.

In performing these responsibilities, this position will work closely with business leaders and project leaders to assess and track the various activities and resources required in project management.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and provide project management capability for implementation of small to large scale solutions through the development and maintenance of detailed project plans, the organization of project implementation teams, the establishment of and adherence to project budget management, and the effective and timely execution of projects.
• Develop and maintain the Master Project Plan and Schedule.
• Responsible for the achievement of project milestones and metrics. Responsible for ensuring governance and compliance of the PMO methodology and related objectives.
• Drive excellence of portfolio management by incorporating and supporting processes and tools that are used to identify, prioritize, and select opportunities/projects for optimal portfolio value and strategic alignment.
• Collect and analyze the performance of the projects by collecting data for key metrics, including performance to budget, and regularly reporting out performance via dashboards and other appropriate, efficient, and progressive methods.
• Lead and ensure the documentation and tracking of project reviews.
• Provide consulting services and project management support to other functions and initiatives globally.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Finance, IT, Human Resources, etc. to ensure effective business case development, establishment of and adherence to project budget, tracking of relevant project metrics,

achievement of expected outcomes, adherence to quality assurance and regulatory compliance requirements, creation of technical documentation, execution of testing activities, and the design and management of security requirements both technological and otherwise.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors Degree (Masters Degree, MBA preferred) in Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial Psychology, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience required.
• Project management certification (such as PMP) or formal training strongly preferred.
• Six Sigma or Lean Sigma certification strongly preferred.