Remote PMO Manager – Life Sciences Capital Projects

PerkinElmer; Alton (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer is seeking a PMO - Manager to lead project management across Project Farma, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, scheduling, and cross-functional leadership. The role is full-time and requires residence in PF markets with willingness to travel domestically to support client projects.

Project Farma accelerates life sciences initiatives by delivering high-quality projects across the lifecycle, leveraging data-driven planning and performance management.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Regulated industry experience

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

PerkinElmer is seeking a PMO - Manager to lead project management across Project Farma, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, scheduling, and cross-functional leadership. The role is full-time and requires residence in PF markets with willingness to travel domestically to support client projects.

Project Farma accelerates life sciences initiatives by delivering high-quality projects across the lifecycle, leveraging data-driven planning and performance management.