Senior Program Executive

Jobtailor; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Columbus, OH, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex capital programs across Product Safety & Security, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Warehouse Operations. Define scope, estimate costs, schedule, and deliver engineering solutions for initiatives up to $200 million while ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and cGMP requirements.

The role requires 15+ years in regulated environments, strong leadership, and the ability to drive projects from planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in project, construction, or capital program management.
• Proven experience leading large-scale capital projects, including budgets > $50 million.
• Strong knowledge of capital project delivery, construction management, engineering principles, and capital investment processes.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards (FDA, DEA, EMA, OSHA, EPA, NFPA, building codes).
• Ability to lead complex projects from planning through implementation, balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of complex capital programs across multiple functions.
• Define scope, estimate costs, schedule, and engineering solutions for initiatives up to $200M.
• Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental, health, regulatory, and cGMP requirements.
• Provide leadership to cross-functional project teams, manage risks, and ensure on-time delivery within budgets.
• Establish and manage supplier relationships, vendor selection, contracts, and governance to maximize value.
• Manage project resources (employees, contractors, external partners) to optimize outcomes and minimize cost of ownership.
• Oversee implementation, readiness, closeout, documentation, training, and archiving.
• Advise the Capital Investment Committee with strategic input on investments and growth opportunities.
• Develop and sustain business processes, SOPs, and work instructions for operational excellence.
• Represent programs to leadership and stakeholders with clear status and risk reporting.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

• Maintain regular and reliable onsite attendance to support project execution and business objectives.
• Lead the development and execution of complex capital programs and projects, including scope definition, cost estimation, scheduling, and engineering solutions for initiatives across Product Safety & Security, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Warehouse Operations, with investments up to $200 million.
• Ensure project activities are executed in compliance with company policies and applicable safety, environmental, health, regulatory, and cGMP requirements.
• Provide leadership to cross‑functional project teams by aligning objectives, managing risks, resolving issues, removing barriers, coordinating resources, and ensuring successful project delivery within approved timelines and budgets.
• Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships, including vendor selection, contract oversight, performance management, and service delivery governance to maximize value and ensure compliance with corporate and legal standards.
• Manage project resources, including employees, consultants, contractors, and external partners, to optimize project outcomes and achieve the lowest total cost of ownership.
• Oversee project implementation, operational readiness, and closeout activities, including documentation, financial reconciliation, training, maintenance handoff, and project archiving.
• Serve as an active member of the Capital Investment Committee, providing strategic input on capital investments, site master planning, asset optimization, business priorities, market trends, regulatory considerations, and long‑term growth opportunities.
• Drive the development, implementation, and sustainability of business processes, SOPs, and work instructions to support operational excellence and ongoing performance improvements.
• Represent assigned programs and projects to leadership, governance committees, customers, external partners, and industry stakeholders, providing clear communication on project status, risks, and outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 15+ years of experience in project, construction, or capital program management, preferably within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical processing, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading large‑scale capital projects, including projects with budgets exceeding $50 million.
• Strong knowledge of capital project delivery, construction management, engineering principles, and capital investment processes.
• Comprehensive understanding of applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards, including FDA, DEA, EMA, OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and building codes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects from planning through implementation, balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk objectives.
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and develop effective solutions in complex environments.
• Strong leadership and influence skills, with a proven track record of building alignment, driving results, and leading cross‑functional teams within a matrix organization.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization, from project teams to executive leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with peers, contractors, vendors, customers, and business partners, while navigating challenging situations with professionalism and diplomacy.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment, adapt to changing priorities, and effectively manage ambiguity.
• Self‑motivated and results‑oriented, with the ability to work independently and drive initiatives to successful completion with minimal supervision.

Hard Skills

• Project Management
• Cost Estimation
• Scope Definition
• Scheduling
• Engineering Solutions
• Capital Investment Processes
• SOP Development
• Financial Reconciliation
• Operational Readiness
• Risk Management

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Analytical Skills
• Problem‑Solving
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills