Relocation Project Manager — Lab & Pharma Ops

Qualified Recruiter, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualified Recruiter, LLC seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead the operational relocation of departments for a client in Indianapolis. You will plan, schedule, budget, coordinate vendors, and ensure departmental readiness while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.

You will tailor the relocation plan to each department, manage cross-functional dependencies, and coordinate people, equipment, and processes to transition safely into the new facility.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of project management experience in regulated facility relocations or transitions.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across multiple departments and vendors.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and risk in complex moves.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relocation plan with scope, schedules, milestones, dependencies, and resource needs.
• Assess departmental requirements with stakeholders to document inventories, workflows, and equipment needs.
• Own the relocation budget, track expenditures, and forecast costs to leadership.
• Organize office and employee relocation: furniture, IT, records, access, and communications.
• Confirm facility readiness and coordinate handover dates, utilities, and space readiness.
• Manage vendors, risks, and communications; lead cross-functional meetings and provide status updates.
• Lead move execution and closeout, coordinate post-move activities and safety clearance.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Risk management

Communication with leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Qualified Recruiter, LLC seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead the operational relocation of departments for a client in Indianapolis. You will plan, schedule, budget, coordinate vendors, and ensure departmental readiness while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.

You will tailor the relocation plan to each department, manage cross-functional dependencies, and coordinate people, equipment, and processes to transition safely into the new facility.