Global Project Manager US Engineering

About the Role

As the Global Project Manager, you will provide leadership and overall responsibility for the definition, organization, and execution of capital investment projects within a CDMO environment. You will manage multiple projects concurrently from Front-End Loading (FEL 1) through to final execution and close-out, including managing at least one EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management) relationship. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, timely, and cost-effectively in accordance with cGMP and SHE regulations. As the Regional Project Manager for the US, you will be accountable for delivering Siegfried US Capital Project plans, developing customer briefs, creating execution packages, defining project delivery methods, and partnering with internal/external teams to ensure on-time, in-scope, and on-budget delivery of the US project portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Full project lifecycle management: Develop business ideas into executable packages and oversee projects from feasibility to Operational Qualification (OQ).
• Delivery method: Liaise with internal and external teams to determine the most efficient project delivery approach.
• Budget and schedule control: Ensure accuracy of project budgets and schedules; identify scope changes and assess financial/schedule impacts.
• Team leadership: Lead multi-disciplinary project teams, including internal engineers and external designers, and contribute to their technical development.
• Reporting and governance: Operate effectively in a cross-functional business environment.
• Regulatory compliance: Ensure all engineering work adheres to governmental regulations, Siegfried standards, and Responsible Care principles.
• Stakeholder communication: Serve as the primary contact for project issues, communicating with business segment representatives, customers, and site management.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant life sciences discipline (or equivalent work experience).
• Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent (e.g., PE License).
• 8–12 years of extensive experience in a chemical plant or pharmaceutical CDMO environment.
• Preferred knowledge of CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation) and cGMP/ICH Q7A standards.
• Proven ability to manage a capital portfolio exceeding $50 million USD.
• Thorough knowledge of the pharmaceutical drug substance (API) development process and team-based matrix management.
• Proficiency in managing capital expenditures, hands-on experience with project management methodologies (FEL1/2/3), project control tools, and defining EPCM scope.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with all organizational levels.
• Self-starter and initiator, capable of managing multiple projects in parallel.
• Willingness to travel to various sites as required for project oversight.

Benefits

Join a rapidly expanding global company with a team of over 4,200 professionals across 16 sites on three continents. Siegfried, founded in 1873, is a fully integrated CDMO offering development and manufacturing of APIs and finished dosage forms under one roof. As a trusted partner in the pharmaceutical industry, we provide long-term opportunities for personal and professional growth in a collaborative environment that values both collective success and individual contributions.