Senior Capital Project Manager

Job Description:

• Lead end-to-end execution of major manufacturing capital projects, typically USD $2–20M, from concept through commissioning and handover
• Develop and manage project charters, business cases, scope, budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation plans
• Ensure adherence to site operations, governmental regulations, corporate engineering standards, GMP, and safety requirements
• Oversee procurement of capital equipment for cost efficiency and technical compliance
• Create technical specifications for manufacturing equipment platforms and processes
• Partner with operations, R&D, supply chain, and finance to prioritize and plan annual capital budgets
• Translate business needs into project objectives and technical solutions supporting productivity, capacity, and compliance
• Provide senior management and governance committees with updates on project status, financial performance, and risk exposure
• Supervise and mentor direct reports and foster skill development and accountability
• Promote safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and outcome-focused project execution
• Contribute to cross-functional training and development of engineering staff in project management best practices
• Ensure capital projects comply with FDA, ISO, environmental, and local authority requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit and inspection readiness in the CPMO database
• Champion sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives in capital investments
• Lead post-project reviews and capture lessons learned
• Implement standardized tools and systems for project tracking, cost control, and performance measurement

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline)
• PMP certification or equivalent professional project management qualification preferred
• 10–15 years of progressively responsible experience in capital project management within a manufacturing environment
• Experience in consumer goods, healthcare, or pharmaceutical preferred
• Proven track record delivering complex, multi-million-dollar projects in GMP or regulated industries
• Experience leading small teams and managing contractors and vendors
• Strong project management, budgeting, and cost control skills
• AutoCAD proficiency
• Ability to travel up to 65%, mostly in the United States
• Deep understanding of manufacturing engineering design, construction, commissioning, and validation processes
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage risk and ensure regulatory compliance
• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of Arc Flash/IR processes
• Ability to comply with FDA, ISO, environmental, local authority, GMP, corporate engineering, and safety requirements

Benefits:

• Target bonus incentive
• Remote work arrangement
• Opportunity to work with a global team across 12 countries
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Team member skill development and training
• Travel opportunities (up to 65%, mostly in the United States)