Project Manager - Engineering

Catalent Pharma Solutions • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We have an opportunity for a Project Manager - Engineering to join our team. In this role, you will lead capital projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, accurate, and successful project delivery. You will manage schedules, budgets, and stakeholder communication while supporting both small and large-scale initiatives. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, regulated environment and enjoys driving projects from concept to completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Chemical, Biochemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or another applicable Engineering discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading capital projects from initiation through execution and turnover in a GMP or other highly regulated environment.
• Experience with project controls, including cost forecasting, earned value management, and schedule management required.
• Working knowledge of bioprocessing systems, clean utilities, and GMP facility design preferred.
• Ability to perform regular computer-based office work with frequent movement and material handling, occasional physical activities and lifting (up to 50 lbs), while safely working in office, construction, lab, and potential cleanroom environments in compliance with EHS and PPE requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent-sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of integrated project schedules, resource plans, and cost baselines.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and drive accountability across Engineering, Quality, Validation, and Operations.
• Own project reporting and ensure accurate forecasting of cost and schedule performance.
• Establish and manage capital expenditure (CapEx) requests, including cost tracking and earned value management.
• Drive corrective actions for variances in scope, schedule, and cost performance.
• Partner with Procurement to support sourcing strategy, bid evaluation, and vendor alignment and interface with internal stakeholders, vendors, contractors, and site/network leadership.
• Coordinate and ensure project readiness and turnover to operations, including documentation handoff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.
• Diverse, inclusive culture.
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.
• Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.
• Community engagement and green initiatives.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level