Senior Engineering Manager, Capital Projects & Site Readiness

PDI; Orangeburg (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & prescription drug coverage

Dental / Vision plan

401(k) savings plan with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid parental leave

Job summary

PDI in Orangeburg, New York, seeks a Sr. Manager, Capital Programs & Site Readiness to drive planning and execution of capital projects. This key role involves managing multiple concurrent capital programs, ensuring alignment with engineering standards and business priorities.

The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background with over 10 years of related experience, excellent project management skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. The position offers a competitive salary of $160,000 - $170,000 per year plus bonus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in engineering or capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of project controls and capital governance processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of capital programs across site expansion and infrastructure improvements.
• Ensure alignment between project delivery and production readiness.
• Provide oversight to project managers and contractors.

Skills

Capital project planning and execution

Cross-functional leadership

Project budgeting

Risk management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree or advanced technical/business degree

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE

The Sr. Manager, Capital Programs & Site Readiness will drive the planning, execution, and integration of multiple concurrent capital programs, ensuring projects are delivered in alignment with business priorities, engineering standards, production readiness requirements, and long-term operational strategy. This role serves as a key cross‑functional leader, enabling successful project delivery and a smooth transition from capital execution to stable site operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Portfolio Leadership
  • Own and drive execution of multiple concurrent capital programs across site expansion, product commercialization, and infrastructure improvements
  • Establish priorities, sequencing, and resource alignment across the project portfolio
  • Ensure projects are executed in compliance with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, quality, and engineering standards
• Site Readiness & Business Integration
  • Ensure alignment between project delivery and production readiness requirements
  • Drive integration across Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain
  • Ensure commissioning, qualification, startup, training, spare parts, maintenance plans, SOPs, staffing readiness, and operational handoff requirements are defined and executed
  • Ensure successful transition from project completion to stable operations
• Cross‑Functional Leadership
  • Lead and influence cross‑functional teams without direct authority
  • Act as central coordination point across internal stakeholders and external partners
  • Resolve conflicts and remove barriers to execution
• Execution Oversight
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to scope
  • Provide oversight to project managers, contractors, and vendors
  • Drive proactive risk identification and mitigation
  • Manage capital budgets, forecasts, cash flow, change controls, and cost‑to‑complete reporting across assigned programs
• Strategic Alignment
  • Support development of capital plans, project charters, business cases, budget estimates, and investment prioritization recommendations
  • Align capital projects with long‑term operational and reliability strategy
  • Ensure consistency with engineering standards and site capabilities
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
  • Oversee performance of external partners including contractors, consultants, and equipment suppliers
  • Ensure effective communication and alignment with leadership

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• On‑time delivery of capital project portfolio
• Successful production readiness for new products and capacity expansions
• Effective cross‑functional alignment and execution
• Reduction in project‑related delays and cost overruns
• Smooth transition from project completion to stable operations

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (required)
• Master's Degree or advanced technical/business degree (preferred)
• Professional Engineer (PE) License (preferred)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong knowledge of capital project portfolio management, engineering project execution, manufacturing operations, and site readiness requirements
• Demonstrated understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, resource planning, risk management, contractor/vendor oversight, commissioning, startup, and operational handoff
• Familiarity with engineering standards, safety and compliance requirements, capital investment prioritization, and long‑term operational reliability strategy

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Experience – 10+ years of progressive experience in engineering, capital projects, manufacturing operations, facilities, or project/program management, including experience leading site expansion, infrastructure, or capacity growth projects
• Leadership – Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams in a matrix environment and influence stakeholders without direct authority
• Project Management – Strong knowledge of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, vendor management, and capital governance processes
• Industry Experience – Experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, food, pharmaceutical, chemical, packaging, or regulated production environments preferred

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of capital project planning and execution, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, risk management, change control, contractor oversight, commissioning, startup, and project closeout
• Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing operations, site expansion, infrastructure development, production readiness, maintenance readiness, quality readiness, and operational handoff
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams, influence without direct authority, manage external partners, resolve execution barriers, and communicate effectively with senior leadership
• Familiarity with engineering standards, safety requirements, regulatory expectations, capital governance, and long‑term reliability and operational strategy

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored visa sponsorship.

SALARY RANGE

• $160,000 - $170,000 annually, plus bonus

BENEFITS

• Medical & prescription drug coverage
• Dental / Vision plan
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Health Advocacy Program / Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Many other voluntary benefit plans and perks such as: Legal assistance, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident coverage, discounted home/auto/rental insurance, employee discounts and pet insurance, tuition assistance, referral bonus program, paid parental leave, a health club rebate program and more.

At PDI, we are also committed to helping our associates maintain a healthy and sustainable work/life balance and are proud to provide: Sick leave, generous vacation and holiday time, paid parental leave, summer hours, flex place/flex time options.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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