Project Manager - Manager - Project Farma

PerkinElmer; Annapolis (MD); Presencial; USD 130.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Project Farma, a PerkinElmer company, seeks a PMO Manager to lead teams delivering capital projects up to $5M TIC in regulated environments. You will coach project managers, manage scope, budget, and schedule, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while traveling as needed.

You will report to Regional leadership and collaborate with clients and vendors to drive successful outcomes and process improvements across multiple projects.

Formación

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Construction Management (or related field) required/strong.
• 7+ years of capital project experience in highly regulated environments.
• Experience leading projects in the $500k–$2M TIC range.
• Willingness to travel domestically as required.
• PMP is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead cross-functional project teams across engineering, construction, CQV, and start-up workstreams.
• Plan, design, construct, commission, startup and transition projects to operations.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, governance models, and project controls.

Conocimientos

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Travel readiness

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Construction Management

Descripción del empleo

This is a full-time salaried position with Project Farma, a PerkinElmer company. 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 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 PMO Manager is responsible for leading teams and overseeing the execution of work aligned to project, client, and business objectives. This role balances people leadership with operational accountability, including coaching, performance management, resource planning, and ensuring high-quality delivery within defined scope, timelines, and budget. At more senior levels, this role provides experienced leadership and operational oversight across multiple projects or functional areas, with accountability for team performance, talent development, and consistent execution of business priorities, while partnering with senior leaders to drive continuous improvement, scalability, and organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

This role leads the delivery of capital projects of moderate to high complexity, typically up to $5M total installed cost, within regulated life sciences and advanced manufacturing environments. This provides technical leadership and management of disciplined execution throughout the project lifecycle – from early design through operational readiness to closeout. This role balances people leadership with operational accountability, including coaching, performance management, resource planning, and ensuring high-quality delivery within defined scope, timelines, and budget.

The PMO Manager acts as Project Farma’s and the client’s representative while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and quality standards. They will report directly to the Regional Vice President, with an indirect reporting line to the VP, Project Management to ensure alignment with firm-wide project management standards.

• Lead cross-functional project teams across engineering, construction, CQV, and startup workstreams.
• Lead planning, design, construction, commissioning, startup and transition to operations phases of assigned projects.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, governance models, and project controls structures.
• Act as the owner’s representative and primary point of contact for client leadership.
• Manage scope, budget, schedule, and risk across all project phases.
• Ensure all work complies with regulatory, safety, and quality standards (e.g., cGMP, OSHA).
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project managers, engineers, and support staff.
• Interface with internal stakeholders, EPC/EPCM partners, and vendors to ensure alignment and progress.
• Support change management and escalation processes with Regional Vice President and Vice President, Project Management as needed.

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

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (and/or Masters) in Construction Management, or related field.
• Years of Experience: Minimum 7 years of capital project experience, with 3 years working in a highly regulated industry
• Experience leading projects in the $500k - $2M TIC range.
• Strong execution, communication, and leadership skills
• Willingness to travel as required for client project assignments.

Other Preferred

• PMP preferred

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 $(130,000) to $(150,000). 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.