Senior Manufacturing Project Lead - Process Upgrades

Takeda; Libertyville, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Illinois, Round Lake Innovation Park, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead site and inter-site projects, driving process improvements, equipment installs, and facility upgrades. You will ensure delivery on time, within scope and budget, while meeting quality, safety and regulatory standards.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, manage project plans using MS Project, Primavera or Jira, and apply Lean Six Sigma practices to continuously improve delivery and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related scientific field is essential.
• 4+ years of project management experience in manufacturing/engineering environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to plan and execute site and inter-site projects.
• Ensure on-time delivery within scope and budget with quality and safety compliance.
• Develop and maintain project plans using MS Project, Primavera, or Jira; monitor milestones and changes.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Change management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Asana

Excel

Job description

Takeda in Illinois, Round Lake Innovation Park, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead site and inter-site projects, driving process improvements, equipment installs, and facility upgrades. You will ensure delivery on time, within scope and budget, while meeting quality, safety and regulatory standards.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, manage project plans using MS Project, Primavera or Jira, and apply Lean Six Sigma practices to continuously improve delivery and reporting.