Principal Project Manager, Engineering

Location: Durham, NC (onsite). No relocation support.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead capital engineering projects from initiation through closeout, delivering on time and within budget.
- Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and change controls.
- Serve as primary stakeholder contact; build partnerships across business and technical teams.
- Direct contractors, vendors, and cross-functional project teams; ensure projects are delivered safely and efficiently.
- Support site master planning, facility assessments, and strategic capital investment initiatives.
- Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across engineering and manufacturing projects.
- Mentor project managers; contribute to development of project management best practices.

Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- Extensive experience managing capital projects in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and regulated manufacturing operations.
- Experience supporting cell culture, recovery, purification, or aseptic manufacturing processes.
- Proven expertise in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and change control.
- Experience leading facility upgrades, renovations, process improvements, or capital investment projects.
- Strong understanding of FDA regulations and quality systems.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and technical writing skills.

Compensation & Benefits (highlights):
- Expected salary range: $138,600–$245,700 annually.
- Performance-based cash incentive; possible eligibility for annual equity awards (based on level).
- Comprehensive US benefits package and time off (vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves).