Project Manager - Director/Senior Director - Project Farma

Gamma Phi Omega International; Lower Providence Township (PA); Vor Ort; USD 170.000 - 230.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Project Farma in Upper Providence, PA, is seeking a Director/Senior Director of Project Management to lead mega-capital life sciences projects. The role oversees complex portfolios >$200M TIC, delivering strategic value, governance, and cross-functional execution.

Ideal candidates hold 13–20+ years in capital delivery with GMP expertise, and advanced certifications (MSCM/MEM/PMP). Travel to client sites is expected, with leadership mentoring across teams.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Construction Management or related field.
• 13–20+ years of capital project experience with 10+ years leading large-scale life sciences projects >$200M TIC.
• Expert knowledge of GMP-regulated capital delivery, operational readiness, and project governance.
• MSCM, MEM, or PMP or other advanced certifications are strongly preferred.
• Executive presence with strong financial, commercial, and organizational leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel as required for client project assignments.

Aufgaben

• Define project governance structures and act as the executive interface for client leadership.
• Lead mega-projects (> $200M TIC) from FEL through startup and operations integration.
• Mentor and guide other Project Directors and senior project personnel across the portfolio.
• Drive consistent use of PF methodologies and alignment with best practices championed by leadership.
• Oversee integration of multiple projects and ensure cross-functional alignment across engineering, operations, quality, regulatory, and commercial functions.

Kenntnisse

Executive leadership

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Travel readiness

GMP knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master’s in Engineering/Construction Management

PMP or other advanced certifications

Jobbeschreibung

# Project Manager - Director/Senior Director - Project FarmaPerkinElmerUpper Providence, PAOct 16, 2026Facilities## Job Description**The successful candidate will reside in one of Project Farma's primary markets 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. This role contributes to organizational success by supporting financial performance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement, while also investing in people through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and professional development. 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. The Project Management Office Director / Senior Director is a senior leader responsible for setting direction, driving execution, and delivering results across a function, portfolio, or business segment. This role provides strategic leadership, oversees multiple teams or initiatives, and partners cross-functionally to align people, processes, and priorities with company objectives. At more senior levels, this role is accountable for shaping strategy, leading leaders, and driving sustained business impact across a significant area of the organization, while influencing enterprise-level decisions, ensuring operational excellence, and developing leadership talent to balance short-term execution with long-term growth objectives. **Key Responsibilities**This role leads the most complex, high-value capital projects and portfolios within the firm for the Life Sciences and Advanced Manufacturing sectors, typically exceeding $200M in total installed cost. This role demands strategic insight, technical depth, and cross-functional leadership to guide clients through capital investments that reshape operations, expand capacity, and deliver long-term business value. The Senior Project Director acts as a senior advisor and owner's representative, directing projects from concept through startup and transition to operations. They report to the Regional Vice President and maintain a dotted-line connection to the VP, Project Management for best practice alignment and strategic integration across PF's capital projects portfolio. **Executive Leadership & Governance*** Define project governance structures and act as the executive interface for client leadership.* Provide strategic guidance on capital deployment, risk mitigation, and value delivery.* Oversee project controls, vendor management, team leadership, and regulatory compliance.* Navigate complex stakeholder environments, including global teams and regulatory authorities.* Mentor and guide other Project Directors and senior project personnel across the portfolio.* Drive consistent use of PF methodologies and alignment with best practices championed by the VP, Project Management. **Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Oversight*** Lead all phases of mega-projects (> $200M TIC), including FEL, design, procurement, construction, CQV, and operations integration.* In collaboration with the VP, Project Management, manages a portfolio of large-scale capital projects across multiple geographies.* Develop long-term capital planning strategies to further client growth and operational goals.* Influence enterprise-level decision-making and investment prioritization. **Governance & Executive Engagement*** Serve as a key advisor to client executive leadership on project risks, opportunities, and strategic direction.* Establish and maintain governance frameworks, steering committees, and executive reporting structures.* Represent the client in high-level negotiations and stakeholder engagements. **Program Management & Integration*** Oversee integration of multiple projects, ensuring consistency in execution, standards, and performance.* Drive alignment across engineering, operations, quality, regulatory, and commercial functions.* Lead cross-functional teams in resolving complex technical and operational challenges. **Risk Management & Compliance*** Anticipate and mitigate strategic, financial, and operational risks across the project portfolio.* Ensure compliance with global regulatory standards (GMP, FDA, ISO, EHS).* Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.* Financial Stewardship* Oversee multi-million dollar capital budgets, ensuring financial discipline and value optimization.* Lead capital planning, forecasting, and investment analysis.* Drive cost-saving initiatives and value engineering across projects.* Talent Development & Team Leadership* Mentor and develop project managers and cross-functional leaders.* Build high-performing teams and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration.* Lead succession planning and capability development for project delivery functions **Experience Required*** Education: Bachelor's Degree (and/or Masters) in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.* Years of Experience: Minimum 13 - 20+ years of capital project experience with 10+ years leading large-scale life sciences projects >$200M TIC* Expert knowledge of GMP-regulated capital delivery, operational readiness, and project governance.* MSCM, MEM, or PMP or other advanced certifications are strongly preferred.* Executive presence with strong financial, commercial, and organizational leadership skills.* Willingness to travel as required for client project assignments.*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 $(170,000) to $(230,000). 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.*