Project Manager, Engineering - Capital Projects
About The Position
The Project Manager, Engineering - Capital Projects leads complex capital expenditure (CAPEX) initiatives in pharmaceutical manufacturing from concept through commissioning. The role partners with cross-functional teams to deliver engineering solutions that support operational excellence, GMP compliance, and business growth. It provides technical and project leadership for manufacturing infrastructure projects and helps shape strategic investments that support facility performance and the delivery of medicines. This is an onsite position in Morrisville, North Carolina. Novartis is unable to provide relocation support for this role.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline.
- 7 years of engineering experience, including 2 years supporting CAPEX projects in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry.
- Proven project management experience, including project controls, budgeting, scheduling, and contract management.
- Strong knowledge of GMP, GxP, Quality Assurance, and regulated manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing contractors, vendors, and external project resources.
- Working knowledge of HSE requirements and commitment to safe project execution.
- Broad interdisciplinary engineering knowledge and ability to solve complex technical challenges.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to lead cross-functional project teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead CAPEX projects from concept through commissioning, delivering on scope, budget, and schedule.
- Manage cross-functional teams executing engineering projects that support manufacturing and operational objectives.
- Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource strategies.
- Coordinate design, procurement, construction, and startup activities across project phases.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, safety, and quality requirements throughout project execution.
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize operational impact.
- Manage external contractors, vendors, and engineering partners.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance facility performance, reliability, and efficiency.
- Provide technical leadership and engineering expertise for complex manufacturing infrastructure projects.
- Deliver project updates and recommendations to stakeholders, leadership teams, and business partners.
Benefits
- Performance-based cash incentive.
- Depending on role level, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
- Health, life, and disability benefits for eligible US-based employees.
- 401(k) with company contribution and match.
- Vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
