6481 - Sr. Engineering Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

The role

This person will lead complex, multi-disciplinary capital projects within pharmaceutical and life sciences manufacturing environments. They will manage scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risks for projects involving equipment, production lines, and facility improvements.

What you will do

• Lead complex, multi-disciplinary capital projects within pharmaceutical and life sciences manufacturing environments
• Manage multiple concurrent projects involving packaging and manufacturing equipment, production line upgrades, facility expansions, warehouse systems, cold rooms, VLMs, and facility/building improveme
• Lead production line shutdowns, equipment replacements, installations, relocations, and cutovers
• Provide hands-on floor leadership coordinating Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Automation, Operations, EHS, contractors, vendors, and system integrators
• Lead packaging equipment installation and upgrade projects
• Develop and manage integrated project schedules, budgets, forecasts, milestones, change orders, risks, and dependencies
• Provide project status, financial reporting, and escalation to site and senior leadership

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
• 7–10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environments, including engineering, capital project management, or manufacturing project execution
• Proven experience leading end-to-end capital projects from planning through installation, startup, and operational handoff
• Demonstrated experience managing production line shutdowns, equipment installations, replacements, relocations, and cutovers
• Strong technical project experience with packaging, fill/finish, inspection systems, manufacturing equipment, facility infrastructure, and/or warehouse/logistics systems
• Proven ability to lead on-floor project execution in complex GMP manufacturing environments
• Proficiency with project planning and scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to be 100% on-site in Columbus, OH

Nice to have

• experience with cold rooms, temperature-controlled storage, and Vertical Lift Modules

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
• Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
• FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
• Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
• As Needed Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Social Activities
• Employee Recognition

About the company

Verista's 500 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The company provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making.