Project Manager - Director/Senior Director - Project Farma

Responsibilities

This role leads the most complex, high-value capital projects and portfolios within the firm for the Life Sciences and Advanced Manufacturing sectors, typically exceeding $200M in total installed cost. This role demands strategic insight, technical depth, and cross-functional leadership to guide clients through capital investments that reshape operations, expand capacity, and deliver long-term business value.

The Senior Project Director acts as a senior advisor and owner’s representative, directing projects from concept through startup and transition to operations. They report to the Regional Vice President and maintain a dotted-line connection to the VP, Project Management for best practice alignment and strategic integration across PF’s capital projects portfolio.

Executive Leadership & Governance

• 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.
• Navigate complex stakeholder environments, including global teams and regulatory authorities.
• Mentor and guide other Project Directors and senior project personnel across the portfolio.
• Drive consistent use of PF methodologies and alignment with best practices championed by the VP, Project Management.

Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Oversight

• Lead all phases of mega-projects (> $200M TIC), including FEL, design, procurement, construction, CQV, and operations integration.
• In collaboration with the VP, Project Management, manage a portfolio of large-scale capital projects across multiple geographies.
• Develop long-term capital planning strategies to further client growth and operational goals.
• Influence enterprise-level decision-making and investment prioritization.

Governance & Executive Engagement

• 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.

Program Management & Integration

• Oversee integration of multiple projects, ensuring consistency in execution, standards, and performance.
• Drive alignment across engineering, operations, quality, regulatory, and commercial functions.
• Lead cross-functional teams in resolving complex technical and operational challenges.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Anticipate and mitigate strategic, financial, and operational risks across the project portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory standards (GMP, FDA, ISO, EHS).
• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Financial Stewardship

• 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.

Talent Development & Team Leadership

• Mentor and develop project managers and cross-functional leaders.
• Build high-performing teams and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Lead succession planning and capability development for project delivery functions.

Experience Required

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (and/or Masters) in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Years of Experience: 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.
• MSCM, MEM, or PMP or other advanced certifications are strongly preferred.
• Executive presence with strong financial, commercial, and organizational leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel as required for client project assignments.