Senior Project Manager - Pharma Site Build

Novo Nordisk; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pay and annual performance bon

14 paid holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

8% 401K company match

14 weeks parental leave

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Awards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk's Petersburg, Virginia site seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of the new facility/production line. You will lead the PM team, manage scope, cost, and schedule, and ensure compliance with company standards.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with engineering, construction, and QA, driving capital investments over $20M and delivering safe, validated equipment and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/economics/business administration and at least 9 years leading manufacturing PM.
• Experience with Capital Investment Projects >$20M, product/process transfer, and change management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and ability to manage cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Define scope and RFPs for consultants, equipment, and costs.
• Create detailed business case and obtain funding.
• Organize multi-discipline project teams to deliver milestones.
• Manage milestones, schedules, and monthly cost plans via Clarity and PEM.
• Provide periodic status to STC with risks and financial updates.
• Lead change control to stay within scope and budget.
• Mentor SMEs and ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Budget management

Communication skills

GMP knowledge

CAD reading

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Economics/Business Administration

Tools

Clarity

PEM

Job description

Novo Nordisk's Petersburg, Virginia site seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of the new facility/production line. You will lead the PM team, manage scope, cost, and schedule, and ensure compliance with company standards.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with engineering, construction, and QA, driving capital investments over $20M and delivering safe, validated equipment and processes.