Principal Project Manager

Lonza•Vacaville, CA

1d•$159,750 - $266,250•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Project Manager is responsible for managing capital and non-capital projects at Lonza’s Vacaville site. The role ensures projects are delivered safely and in compliance with applicable requirements, including cGMP quality, risk, schedule, and budget. The position works closely with Global Engineering and Vacaville Facilities and Engineering, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Science and Technology, Safety, Health and Environment, and Quality teams. This fully site-based role leads complex cGMP facility modifications, technology transfers, and capital projects from design through commissioning and closeout. The Principal Project Manager manages project budgets and milestone schedules for manufacturing upgrades and new construction; oversees regulatory compliance; communicates objectives, risks, and status to senior management and project stakeholders; and works with procurement on contracts and resources. The role also identifies and addresses project risks and cross-functional conflicts, aligns stakeholder expectations, and improves project procedures and governance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
Expertise in end-to-end project execution, including scope definition, engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, start-up, and closeout.
Ability to manage budgets, accelerated delivery schedules, and enterprise milestone targets.
Experience overseeing complex, highly regulated operational environments and ensuring compliance with local, federal, and EHS standards.
Ability to align expectations, communicate risks, and drive strategic alignment with senior leadership, legal, procurement, and client teams.
Expertise in coordinating internal resources and partnering with procurement to negotiate contractor and supplier agreements.

Nice To Haves

Experience evolving site-wide project procedures, governance frameworks, and automation infrastructure through continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of complex cGMP facility modifications, technology transfers, and capital projects from design through commissioning and closeout.
Manage project budgets and milestone schedules for manufacturing upgrades and new construction.
Ensure engineering, construction, and operational activities comply with federal, state, local, and EHS regulatory requirements.
Communicate project objectives, risks, and milestone status with senior management, client teams, procurement, legal, and Facilities and Engineering leadership.
Partner with procurement to develop, negotiate, and manage external contracts and internal resources.
Identify project risks, resolve cross-functional conflicts, and align stakeholder expectations.
Refine project management procedures and ensure compliance with internal project governance standards.