Project Manager - Director/Senior Director - Project Farma

The successful candidate will reside in one of Project Farma's primary markets and be willing to travel domestically to meet client project requests. Project Farma's purpose is to improve patient lives by accelerating the delivery of life-changing therapies through the successful execution of high-quality life sciences projects across the full project lifecycle. The Project Management Office Director / Senior Director is a senior leader responsible for setting direction, driving execution, and delivering results across a function, portfolio, or business segment. This role leads the most complex, high-value capital projects and portfolios for the Life Sciences and Advanced Manufacturing sectors, typically exceeding $200M in total installed cost. The Senior Project Director acts as a senior advisor and owner's representative, directing projects from concept through startup and transition to operations, reporting to the Regional Vice President with a dotted-line connection to the VP, Project Management.

Responsibilities

Define project governance structures and act as the executive interface for client leadership; Provide strategic guidance on capital deployment, risk mitigation, and value delivery; Oversee project controls, vendor management, team leadership, and regulatory compliance; Lead all phases of mega-projects (> $200M TIC), including FEL, design, procurement, construction, CQV, and operations integration; Manage a portfolio of large-scale capital projects across multiple geographies; Develop long-term capital planning strategies to further client growth and operational goals; Serve as a key advisor to client executive leadership on project risks, opportunities, and strategic direction; Establish and maintain governance frameworks, steering committees, and executive reporting structures; Represent the client in high-level negotiations and stakeholder engagements; Oversee integration of multiple projects, ensuring consistency in execution, standards, and performance; Anticipate and mitigate strategic, financial, and operational risks across the project portfolio; Ensure compliance with global regulatory standards (GMP, FDA, ISO, EHS); Oversee multi-million dollar capital budgets, ensuring financial discipline and value optimization; Lead capital planning, forecasting, and investment analysis; Drive cost-saving initiatives and value engineering across projects; Mentor and develop project managers and cross-functional leaders; Build high-performing teams and lead succession planning and capability development for project delivery functions

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (and/or Masters) in Engineering, Construction Management or related field; Minimum 13 - 20+ years of capital project experience with 10+ years leading large-scale life sciences projects >$200M TIC; Expert knowledge of GMP-regulated capital delivery, operational readiness, and project governance; Executive presence with strong financial, commercial, and organizational leadership skills; Willingness to travel as required for client project assignments; Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Nice to have

MSCM, MEM, or PMP or other advanced certifications