Senior Planning Manager

Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd; Ohio; On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Senior Planning Manager to join a leading global pharmaceutical firm on a large-scale greenfield project in Ohio. This role involves managing complex project schedules using Primavera P6, collaborating with various teams to ensure project alignment, and delivering clear performance reports to stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project planning within the pharmaceutical sector and a strong understanding of engineering and construction workflows. Join this innovative company and play a key role in shaping the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project planning/scheduling on CAPEX projects in pharma.
• Proven track record supporting large-scale projects in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage integrated project schedules across multiple work streams.
• Provide clear reporting on schedule performance and trends to stakeholders.

Skills

Project Planning

Scheduling

Primavera P6

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Senior Planning Manager - Ohio, United States - 12 Months Contract

This is a fantastic opportunity for aSenior Planning Manager to join our major, global pharmaceutical client on their latest new-build project based in Ohio, this is a large-scale greenfield capital project and investing more than $1bn.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage the integrated project schedule using Primavera P6 across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and qualification work streams.
• Lead planning and scheduling efforts across greenfield/brownfield pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, including drug substance, drug product, fill/finish, and support utilities.
• Interface closely with Project Controls, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management to ensure alignment across time lines and deliverables.
• Work with EPCM partners to drive schedule accuracy, ensure alignment of critical path, and assess float and risk mitigation.
• Provide clear reporting on schedule performance, trends, and key risks to senior stakeholders.
• Facilitate schedule reviews, look-ahead planning sessions, and monthly project status updates.
• Monitor and analyze delays, proposing recovery strategies and solutions where required.
• Support earned value management (EVM), change control processes, and integration of cost and schedule data.

Skills and Experience:

• Extensive experience in project planning/scheduling roles on CAPEX projects in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences sectors.
• Proven track record supporting large-scale projects ($500M–$2B+), ideally within a regulated (GMP/GxP/FDA) environment.
• Expert in Primavera P6, with ability to manage complex, multi-work stream programs.
• Deep understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and validation work flows.
• Experience working with EPCM firms and managing contractor schedules.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all project phases.
• Knowledge of integrated project controls tools and principles (e.g., EVM, risk management).
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Advanced certifications (PMP, MSP, AACE) are a plus.
• Exposure to aseptic manufacturing, sterile fill-finish, API facilities, and/or biologics manufacturing.

If this role is of interest, please apply now!

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