Sr. Program Manager

Syner-G • Tustin, CA

7d • $155,000 - $165,000 • Remote

About The Position

Syner-G is seeking an experienced Project Manager, Facility Readiness & Laboratory Relocation to plan, coordinate, and execute laboratory, office, warehouse, and utility infrastructure projects in regulated life sciences environments. The role is the primary liaison among project teams, engineering functions, Process Development, laboratory stakeholders, vendors, and facility operations, supporting facility build-out, equipment relocation, utility readiness, commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness.

The position coordinates facility startup, laboratory relocation, equipment installation, utility systems, WFI systems, and CQV efforts so facilities, systems, and equipment are delivered safely, compliantly, and on schedule. Travel to client sites may be required depending on project demands and client expectations.

The role requires 8–15+ years of relevant project experience. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline and a PMP or equivalent credential are preferred. The expected salary range is $155,000 to $165,000 per year. Syner-G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Requirements

• 8–15+ years of experience managing facility, laboratory, utility, commissioning, equipment installation, relocation, or capital projects.
• Experience supporting laboratory, manufacturing, office, warehouse, and utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, GMP, or other regulated environments.
• Experience coordinating facility build-outs, laboratory relocations, equipment installations, and operational readiness activities.
• Experience supporting commissioning, qualification, validation, and facility startup efforts.
• Direct experience coordinating equipment installation, relocation, startup, calibration, and qualification activities.
• Strong project management, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced project environment.
• Working knowledge of GMP, CQV, commissioning, qualification, and regulated facility requirements.
• Strong understanding of facility readiness, laboratory operations, and equipment lifecycle management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate across organizational levels.
• Strong organizational, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with project scheduling, reporting, and project management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, competing deadlines, and complex stakeholder requirements.
• Ability to identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive timely resolution of project issues.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate technical activities and deliver successful project outcomes in regulated environments.
• Ability to use a computer keyboard and mouse, reach with hands and arms, and talk and listen; frequently walk and sit; lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds; and occasionally stand, stoop, or kneel.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.
• Experience supporting utility systems including WFI, clean utilities, HVAC, process systems, and associated infrastructure.
• Solid understanding of project lifecycles, including design, construction, commissioning, qualification, turnover, and operations.
• Experience with laboratory relocation and startup projects.
• Experience in Process Development laboratory environments.
• Experience with WFI, clean utilities, and facility infrastructure systems.
• Experience with Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) programs.
• Experience in GMP-regulated biotechnology and pharmaceutical facilities.
• Experience with facility expansion, renovation, and greenfield capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between project teams, Process Development, laboratory stakeholders, and cross-functional partners for facility, laboratory, and utility projects.
• Coordinate project requirements, equipment needs, move sequencing, facility access, shutdowns, and operational readiness activities.
• Lead stakeholder communications; track project actions, decisions, dependencies, risks, and constraints; and provide regular project updates.
• Support planning, design reviews, construction coordination, field walkdowns, commissioning, turnover, punch-list management, and system closeout.
• Coordinate facility and utility readiness for laboratory operations, equipment installation, and startup activities.
• Support installation, commissioning, qualification, turnover, and documentation for WFI and other facility utility systems.
• Develop and maintain equipment inventories, relocation plans, readiness trackers, and laboratory equipment move schedules.
• Coordinate equipment decommissioning, relocation, installation, calibration, qualification, startup, and operational release while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Facilities, Quality, EHS, IT/Automation, Operations, CQV teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Support development, review, execution, and closeout of commissioning and qualification documentation, including IQ/OQ/PQ activities where applicable.
• Manage deviations, discrepancies, corrective actions, investigations, retesting, document reconciliation, and turnover package development.
• Ensure project activities are conducted safely, compliantly, and in accordance with project objectives, schedules, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules, readiness metrics, reports, and project documentation.

Benefits

• Market-competitive base salary and annual incentive plan.
• Robust benefit offerings.
• Generous flexible paid time off program.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Flexible working hours.
• Fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work almost anywhere.
• Ongoing recognition and career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed