Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PerkinElmer is a leader in scientific solutions, dedicated to improving patient lives through innovative therapies. The Project Manager - Director/Senior Director will oversee complex life sciences projects, ensuring operational excellence and strategic leadership while mentoring teams and managing significant capital investments.
Responsibilities
- Define project governance structures and act as the executive interface for client leadership
- Provide strategic guidance on capital deployment, risk mitigation, and value delivery
- Oversee project controls, vendor management, team leadership, and regulatory compliance
- Navigate complex stakeholder environments, including global teams and regulatory authorities
- Mentor and guide other Project Directors and senior project personnel across the portfolio
- Drive consistent use of PF methodologies and alignment with best practices championed by the VP, Project Management
- Lead all phases of mega-projects (> $200M TIC), including FEL, design, procurement, construction, CQV, and operations integration
- In collaboration with the VP, Project Management, manages a portfolio of large-scale capital projects across multiple geographies
- Develop long-term capital planning strategies to further client growth and operational goals
- Influence enterprise-level decision-making and investment prioritization
- Serve as a key advisor to client executive leadership on project risks, opportunities, and strategic direction
- Establish and maintain governance frameworks, steering committees, and executive reporting structures
- Represent the client in high-level negotiations and stakeholder engagements
- Oversee integration of multiple projects, ensuring consistency in execution, standards, and performance
- Drive alignment across engineering, operations, quality, regulatory, and commercial functions
- Lead cross-functional teams in resolving complex technical and operational challenges
- Anticipate and mitigate strategic, financial, and operational risks across the project portfolio
- Ensure compliance with global regulatory standards (GMP, FDA, ISO, EHS)
- Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement
- Oversee multi-million dollar capital budgets, ensuring financial discipline and value optimization
- Lead capital planning, forecasting, and investment analysis
- Drive cost-saving initiatives and value engineering across projects
- Mentor and develop project managers and cross-functional leaders
- Build high-performing teams and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration
- Lead succession planning and capability development for project delivery functions
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree (and/or Masters) in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
- Minimum 13 - 20+ years of capital project experience with 10+ years leading large-scale life sciences projects >$200M TIC
- Expert knowledge of GMP-regulated capital delivery, operational readiness, and project governance
- Executive presence with strong financial, commercial, and organizational leadership skills
- Willingness to travel as required for client project assignments
- MSCM, MEM, or PMP or other advanced certifications are strongly preferred
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