Project Manager - Engineering

About the role

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. The Engineering Project Manager partners with project teams to ensure projects are completed on-time, on-schedule, and right-first-time.

This position will work on complex project controls activities that will require good organization skills, effective meeting leadership and contractor/vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive results across multiple departments. This position will require excellent communication with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of integrated project schedules, resource plans, and cost baselines
• Lead cross-functional project teams and drive accountability across Engineering, Quality, Validation, and Operations
• Own project reporting and ensure accurate forecasting of cost and schedule performance
• Establish and manage capital expenditure (CapEx) requests, including cost tracking and earned value management
• Drive corrective actions for variances in scope, schedule, and cost performance
• Partner with Procurement to support sourcing strategy, bid evaluation, and vendor alignment
• Coordinate and ensure project readiness and turnover to operations, including documentation handoff
• Interface with internal stakeholders, vendors, contractors, and site/network leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Biochemical, or related Engineering discipline
• Minimum 5+ years of experience leading capital projects from initiation through execution and turnover in a GMP or highly regulated environment
• Strong experience with project controls, including cost forecasting, schedule management, and earned value management
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams
• Experience working with vendors, contractors, and procurement teams on project execution
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical, biologics, or other regulated manufacturing environment
• Preferred exposure to bioprocessing systems, clean utilities, and GMP facility design

Benefits

• Competitive medical benefits and 401K
• 152 hours PTO + 8 Paid Holidays
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Opportunity to work on Continuous Improvement Processes

Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm, 100% on-site