Sr PM

Cencora; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a project manager to oversee facilities and equipment changes at their New Albany, OH location. The ideal candidate will manage projects applying project management principles, lead cross-functional teams, and handle technical issues for complex projects.

This role requires a doctorate degree in engineering (or equivalent experience) and at least 6 years in project management, specifically in lab or manufacturing environments. Join Cencora and help drive impactful changes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in project management for lab or manufacturing environment.
• Broad knowledge in design and construction of projects in GMP manufacturing.
• Demonstrated skills in engineering, troubleshooting, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and construction for engineering projects of significant scope.
• Communicate effectively across multi-functional teams.
• Motivate project team to a successful outcome.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional team leadership

Technical troubleshooting

Effective communication

Education

Doctorate degree in engineering or related technical field with 6 years of experience

Master's degree in engineering or related technical field with 10 years of experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field with 15 years of experience

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details

Summary of Role:

This role is responsible for managing projects for facilities, equipment, and system changes at facility. Specific duties include: applying project management principles to lead cross functional teams to develop project scopes, obtain funding approval, and implement new or modified facilities, process equipment, and infrastructure. The role will lead the development, analysis and/or implementation of solutions to complex technical issues from idea generation, design, implementation, through project completion. Leading cross‑functional project teams including manufacturing, engineering, utility operations, maintenance, quality assurance, and validation to implement facilities and equipment upgrades, changes and installations. Provide technical expertise as required to manage and/or perform troubleshooting and resolve equipment and facility issues in the field.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and/or construction for various size engineering projects of significant scope and complexity, developing project proposals including business drivers and benefits, cost estimates, and execution plans.
• Managing capital and expense projects in compliance with global and site standards and procedures to ensure project objectives are achieved safely, on time, on budget, and meeting all quality requirements.
• Experience managing projects in and around active operations and renovating existing facilities and equipment
• Lead the execution of both new construction and renovation projects in office, lab, utility, and support areas including contractor supervision and commissioning/validation of systems.
• Ability to develop project schedules, implementation plans, budgets, develop cash flows, business justification and project design documentation
• Communicate effectively across multi‑functional teams across the company (remote or otherwise) including frequent review of progress vs. schedule vs. cost with appropriate team and provide regular update to client and management.
• Supervise, coordinate and review work of other team members or third‑party resources on an ongoing basis as well as on a project basis.
• Motivate project team to a successful outcome and ability to work independently & collaboratively.
• Personal mobility to relocate to be onsite at New Albany, OH facility.

Location

New Albany, OH

Education

Doctorate degree in engineering or related technical field and 6 years of directly related experience OR Master’s degree in engineering or related technical field and 10 years of directly related experience OR Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field and/or 15 years of directly related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ or more years’ experience in project management for lab or manufacturing environment
• Broad knowledge and experience with design, planning, construction, and startup of all types of projects with experience in GMP manufacturing, utility systems preferably with both biologics and synthetics manufacturing
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in design, engineering, troubleshooting and cross‑functional team leadership. Development of programs and processes for project management.
• Proficient presentation and facilitation skills

This position is for a fixed term contract supporting one of ECHO Consulting Group (a Cencora company) partners on site at their facility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non‑discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request‑by‑request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.