Senior Capital Projects Manager – Life Sciences

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Company holidays

Remote options

Job summary

Syner-G is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic client initiatives and capital projects, establishing governance, operating models, and portfolio management practices. The role serves as a trusted advisor to client leadership, delivering on schedule and budget while aligning with business objectives.

The role requires 8–14 years in project management, strong stakeholder skills, and experience with large capital programs in industrial settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Management, Business, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 8–14 years of experience as a project engineer or project manager, preferably in the petrochemical, chemical, refining, or related industrial sectors.
• Experience managing major capital projects from design through construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with client stakeholders, managers, contractors, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project governance frameworks, operating models, decision-making structures, and management routines that support effective execution and accountability.
• Establish portfolio management processes, reporting frameworks, and performance measurement systems across multiple projects and initiatives.
• Lead governance meetings, steering committees, and executive reviews, ensuring timely escalation and resolution of risks, issues, and decisions.
• Partner with client leadership to align project delivery strategies with organizational objectives and business priorities.
• Drive organizational effectiveness initiatives that improve project delivery, team collaboration, operational efficiency, and decision-making.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

MS Project

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/CM/Info Mgmt/Business

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Syner-G is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic client initiatives and capital projects, establishing governance, operating models, and portfolio management practices. The role serves as a trusted advisor to client leadership, delivering on schedule and budget while aligning with business objectives.

The role requires 8–14 years in project management, strong stakeholder skills, and experience with large capital programs in industrial settings.