Senior Capital Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the comprehensive execution of significant manufacturing capital projects, typically ranging from USD $2–20M, overseeing everything from concept to commissioning and handover.

• Develop and manage project charters, business cases, scope definitions, budgets, schedules, and plans for risk mitigation.

• Ensure compliance with site operations, governmental regulations, corporate engineering standards, GMP, and safety requirements.

• Oversee the procurement of capital equipment, ensuring both cost efficiency and technical compliance.

• Create technical specifications for manufacturing equipment platforms and processes.

• Collaborate with operations, R&D, supply chain, and finance to prioritize and plan annual capital budgets.

• Translate business needs into project objectives and technical solutions that enhance productivity, capacity, and compliance.

• Provide senior management and governance committees with updates regarding project status, financial performance, and risk exposure.

• Supervise and mentor direct reports, promoting skill development and accountability.

• Foster a culture of safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and outcome-focused project execution.

• Contribute to cross-functional training and the development of engineering staff in project management best practices.

• Ensure that capital projects adhere to FDA, ISO, environmental, and local authority requirements.

• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure audit and inspection readiness in the CPMO database.

• Advocate for sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives in capital investments.

• Lead post-project reviews to 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 a related discipline).

• PMP certification or an equivalent professional project management qualification is preferred.

• 10–15 years of progressively responsible experience in capital project management within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience in consumer goods, healthcare, or pharmaceutical sectors is preferred.

• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, multi-million-dollar projects in GMP or regulated industries.

• Experience in leading small teams and managing contractors and vendors.

• Strong skills in project management, budgeting, and cost control.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.

• Willingness to travel up to 65%, primarily within the United States.

• In-depth understanding of manufacturing engineering design, construction, commissioning, and validation processes.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Capacity 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 collaborate with a global team across 12 countries.

• Professional growth and development opportunities.

• Skill development and training for team members.

• Travel opportunities (up to 65%, primarily within the United States).