Sr. Project Manager, Engineering
Novartis
June 24, 2026
On-site
Durham, NC
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 managing stakeholder expectations and maintaining strong working relationships
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget changes with clear impact assessments and documented approvals
- Oversee contractors and internal teams to ensure safe, compliant, and effective project execution
- Resolve project issues, risks, and resource constraints in partnership 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 by capturing lessons learned and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (or related technical field) or equivalent experience
- Nine years’ 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 and renovation environments
- Applied knowledge of Quality by Design, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methodologies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong technical writing
Compensation & Benefits (as stated):
- Expected salary range: $108,500–$201,500 annually; may include performance-based cash incentive and, depending on level, eligibility for annual equity awards.
- US-based eligible employees: comprehensive health/life/disability benefits, 401(k) with company contribution and match, and time off (vacation/personal days/holidays/other leaves).
- 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 managing stakeholder expectations and maintaining strong working relationships
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget changes with clear impact assessments and documented approvals
- Oversee contractors and internal teams to ensure safe, compliant, and effective project execution
- Resolve project issues, risks, and resource constraints in partnership 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 by capturing lessons learned and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (or related technical field) or equivalent experience
- Nine years’ 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 and renovation environments
- Applied knowledge of Quality by Design, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methodologies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong technical writing
Compensation & Benefits (as stated):
- Expected salary range: $108,500–$201,500 annually; may include performance-based cash incentive and, depending on level, eligibility for annual equity awards.
- US-based eligible employees: comprehensive health/life/disability benefits, 401(k) with company contribution and match, and time off (vacation/personal days/holidays/other leaves).