Senior Project Manager
About The Position
NNE is seeking a Senior Project Manager based in Clayton, North Carolina, to lead high-impact pharmaceutical engineering projects that support global drug production. The role leads cross-disciplinary teams and manages projects from design through construction and handover, delivering against scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives in a dynamic, project-oriented environment. The Senior Project Manager establishes project frameworks and team direction, builds effective relationships with customers and other stakeholders, manages risks and changes, and pursues continuous improvement and customer value. The position requires pharmaceutical project management experience, familiarity with GMP and project lifecycle methods, and experience managing mid-to-large design projects with total installed costs from $20 million to $300 million.
Requirements
- Willingness and ability to be based in Clayton and work in an agile, fast-paced, project-oriented environment.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- At least 5 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 costs ranging from $20 million to $300 million.
- Strong familiarity with GMP, project lifecycle methodologies, and design documentation standards.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- PMP certification or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Define the strategic and tactical framework for projects and lead execution from design through construction and handover, meeting scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams by establishing direction, responsibilities, and priorities, and ensuring the necessary resources and support are in place.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, project teams, contractors, and senior stakeholders through communication, alignment, and issue resolution.
- Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks, issues, and changes to protect project objectives and business outcomes.
- Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities to enhance customer value, efficiency, and project performance.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with annual adjustment increases.
- 160 hours of PTO, prorated from hire date, plus 14 paid holidays.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance from day one.
- 8% guaranteed 401(k) company contribution.
- 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- Employee referral bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
