Senior Project Manager - Project Delivery

Lonza Group Ltd.; Vacaville (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Vacaville, CA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead capital and expense projects at the site, ensuring regulatory compliance, safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will partner with Global Engineering and site cross‑functional teams to plan, coordinate and execute projects from design through closeout, exercising risk management and stakeholder communication. Responsibilities include managing facility modifications, manufacturing upgrades, automation, lifecycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience managing engineering and capital projects in manufacturing or pharma/biotech environments.
• Strong knowledge of project management, construction, commissioning, and contractor management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Experience in regulated environments with focus on safety, quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects including facility modifications, manufacturing upgrades, automation, equipment lifecycle replacements, tech transfers, and new construction.
• Oversee all project phases: planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and closeout.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and governance requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, procurement, legal, and senior leadership.
• Proactively manage project risks, resources, contracts, and change control processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management and execution practices.
• Support global engineering initiatives by serving as a User Team Lead when needed.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Construction

Commissioning

Contractor management

Job description

Location

Vacaville, CA

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

The Senior Project Manager (PM) is responsible for managing capital and expense (non‑capital) projects at the Vacaville site. This role is accountable for the safe and successful delivery of projects while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory, quality, and corporate requirements, including cGMP standards, risk management, schedule adherence, and budget performance. The Senior Project Manager partners closely with Global Engineering and cross‑functional stakeholders within Vacaville Facilities & Engineering (F&E), Manufacturing, Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT), Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), Quality, and other site organizations to plan, coordinate, and execute projects that support site operational and strategic objectives. The Senior Project Manager provides leadership throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement, resource coordination, risk mitigation, and communication to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and in alignment with business priorities.

What you will get

The full‑time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $130,500 to $217,500.

• Performance‑related bonus
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching plan
• Life insurance, as well as short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid Time Off

What you will do

• Manage capital projects including facility modifications, manufacturing upgrades, automation, equipment lifecycle replacements, tech transfers, and new construction.
• Oversee all project phases: planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and closeout.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and governance requirements.
• Lead cross‑functional teams and coordinate with stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, procurement, legal, and senior leadership.
• Proactively manage project risks, resources, contracts, and change control processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management and execution practices.
• Support global engineering initiatives by serving as a User Team Lead when needed.

What we look for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience managing engineering and capital projects in a manufacturing or pharmaceutical/biotech environment.
• Strong knowledge of project management, construction, commissioning, and contractor management.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and communicate effectively with all organizational levels.
• Experience working in regulated environments with a strong focus on safety, quality, and compliance.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table.

At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences?