Sr. Project Manager, Engineering
Novartis
August 06, 2026
Remote friendly (Durham, NC)
United States
Operations
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead multiple capital projects from initiation through close-out, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards
- Act as primary client contact; proactively manage stakeholder expectations and maintain strong relationships
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget changes with impact assessments and documented approvals
- Oversee contractors and internal teams to ensure safe, compliant, and effective execution
- Resolve project issues, risks, and resource constraints with site leadership
- Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and funding documentation
- Develop project objectives aligned with business plans and user requirements
- Coordinate planning and scheduling across project teams and manufacturing operations
- Communicate project performance, risks, and mitigation plans to site and senior leadership
- Drive operational excellence through lessons learned and continuous improvement
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (or related technical field) or equivalent experience
- Nine years of experience supporting pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations in regulated environments
- Demonstrated experience leading FDA-regulated and GMP-compliant projects in highly regulated facilities
- Strong knowledge of FDA regulations and Good Manufacturing Practice systems
- Experience delivering capital improvement projects, including process and production layout development
- Experience managing GMP construction activities in brownfield/renovation environments
- Applied knowledge of Quality by Design, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methodologies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong technical writing
Benefits (as stated):
- Salary expected to range from $108,500 to $201,500 annually; performance-based cash incentive and potential eligibility for annual equity awards; US-based comprehensive benefits package and time off.
- Lead multiple capital projects from initiation through close-out, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards
- Act as primary client contact; proactively manage stakeholder expectations and maintain strong relationships
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget changes with impact assessments and documented approvals
- Oversee contractors and internal teams to ensure safe, compliant, and effective execution
- Resolve project issues, risks, and resource constraints with site leadership
- Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and funding documentation
- Develop project objectives aligned with business plans and user requirements
- Coordinate planning and scheduling across project teams and manufacturing operations
- Communicate project performance, risks, and mitigation plans to site and senior leadership
- Drive operational excellence through lessons learned and continuous improvement
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (or related technical field) or equivalent experience
- Nine years of experience supporting pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations in regulated environments
- Demonstrated experience leading FDA-regulated and GMP-compliant projects in highly regulated facilities
- Strong knowledge of FDA regulations and Good Manufacturing Practice systems
- Experience delivering capital improvement projects, including process and production layout development
- Experience managing GMP construction activities in brownfield/renovation environments
- Applied knowledge of Quality by Design, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methodologies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong technical writing
Benefits (as stated):
- Salary expected to range from $108,500 to $201,500 annually; performance-based cash incentive and potential eligibility for annual equity awards; US-based comprehensive benefits package and time off.