Project Manager

About the role

ZETA is a global engineering and technology partner serving leading pharmaceutical and biopharma companies. With more than 30 years of experience, we specialize in process engineering, automation, and GMP-compliant systems that support the manufacturing of life-saving therapies. Our North American team delivers complex engineering, equipment, automation, and capital project solutions for clients in regulated life sciences environments.

This role is a full-time employee position based in King of Prussia, with a start date of January 9, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of pharmaceutical and biotechnology capital projects ranging from $500k to $20M.
• Serve as the primary interface between clients, engineering teams, vendors, and contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Lead project planning, resource forecasting, and project execution activities.
• Manage interdisciplinary teams consisting of process, mechanical, automation, and E&IC engineers.
• Serve as the primary client-facing project lead and maintain strong communication with customer stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, cost tracking, and change orders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Facilitate project status meetings and client communications.
• Manage procurement and equipment delivery coordination.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and start-up activities.
• Prepare and present project reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage project scope changes, contract deliverables, and project documentation.
• Ensure project work is performed in accordance with applicable safety, quality, and GMP requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of project management experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, financial forecasts, and client communications.
• Understanding of GMP-regulated environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Ability to travel as required by project needs, typically up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification.
• Experience with EPCM project delivery.
• Experience with pharmaceutical process equipment and utility systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent scheduling software.

Benefits

• Competitive PTO & vacation.
• Free coffee.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Health Benefits.
• 401K with 5% employer match of annual salary.
• Travel & training opportunities.