Senior Project Manager - Clayton NC

NNE•Clayton, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join NNE as a Project Manager – Shape the Future of Pharma Engineering in Clayton, NC: Are you passionate about leading cross-disciplinary teams and delivering projects that drive innovation in sustainable, intelligent pharmaceutical facilities? NNE is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Clayton, North Carolina team. This is your chance to play a key role in projects critical to global drug production and to grow with a company specializing in end-to-end pharma engineering. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: About the job: Lead the future of pharma engineering as a Project Manager at NNE in Clayton—where you’ll drive high-impact projects, inspire cross-functional teams, and deliver real results for global drug production. If you’re ready to innovate, collaborate, and make a difference in a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity to shine. Join us and turn your talent into meaningful progress.

Requirements

Willingness and ability to be based in Clayton, working in a fast-paced, project-oriented environment that supports both customers and colleagues.
Thrive in dynamic settings, bringing energy, structure, and empathy to every project.
A natural communicator who builds trust quickly and leads with curiosity, confidence, and clarity.
Passionate about solving complex problems and inspiring teams to achieve excellence.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Minimum 7 years of project management experience, including at least 3 years in the pharmaceutical industry.
Proven success managing mid-to-large scale design projects with total installed cost (TIC) ranging from $50M to $300M.
Strong familiarity with GMP, project lifecycle methodologies, and design documentation standards.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or equivalent is a plus.

Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution: Define project scope, develop RFPs, and oversee execution across engineering, construction, and vendor teams. Collaborate with line management to approve resource allocation and prioritization.
Team Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones on time and within budget. Ensure team members have the necessary skills, operate efficiently, and receive ongoing feedback and development support.
Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate project status, risks, and financial updates to internal and external stakeholders. Foster strong collaboration with customer project teams and maintain transparency regarding challenges and mitigation strategies.
Change & Risk Management: Oversee change control and ensure alignment with project objectives and lifecycle expectations.
Client Collaboration: Partner closely with clients onsite to ensure value creation and project success.
Innovation & Value Creation: Identify opportunities to enhance customer value through innovation and collaboration.