Senior Manager, Project Management

About the role

The Senior Manager, Project Management plays a vital role within the Vision Company’s Jacksonville site, responsible for leading a site-specific portfolio of capital, infrastructure, and compliance-driven projects that support local business operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project execution for the Jacksonville Vision site following IDEA and FPX, ensuring all deliverables align with site safety, cost, schedule, quality, compliance, and operational benchmarks.
• Apply the project execution plan methodology to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks that may impact local manufacturing operations, business continuity, or site readiness.
• Facilitate comprehensive project planning, tracking, and reporting against FPOs to ensure successful delivery of the site portfolio and related programs.
• Manage site customer interactions, contractor relationships, vendor performance, and communications to ensure stakeholder alignment and accountability.
• Lead all aspects of the Jacksonville Vision project portfolio, ensuring delivery in accordance with local site priorities, regulatory expectations, and organizational benchmarks.
• Supervise or support other project leads, stepping into the role of Senior Project Lead when required to ensure consistency, escalation discipline, and excellence in project delivery.
• Drive the application of standard processes and continuous improvement in project management practices within the site portfolio.
• Demonstrate proactive leadership by managing project teams, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and fostering collaboration among site functions and regional partners.
• Provide strategic yet hands-on leadership with strong risk management, clear stakeholder communication, and a focus on delivering Jacksonville Vision projects safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

Requirements

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management from an accredited institution required. 10 years or more of proven experience in Engineering, Project Management, or Manufacturing, with a focus on operational excellence and team leadership. Solid understanding of manufacturing processes in FDA-regulated environments, including design, startup, and operational phases. Consistent track record to lead cross-functional teams, coordinate efforts across different departments, and ensure project delivery on time and within budget. Experience with financial management related to project or operational budgets, resource planning, and forecasting. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Microsoft Project and PowerPoint.

Skills and Knowledge

• Agile Decision Making
• Agility Jumps
• Analytics Insights
• Business Alignment
• Continuous Improvement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Leadership
• Organizational Project Management
• Organizing
• Program Management
• Project Management Methodology (PMM)
• Project Management Office (PMO)
• Project Management Tools
• Project Reporting
• Statement of Work (SOW)
• Technical Credibility