Project Manager - Director/Senior Director - Project Farma

PerkinElmer is a leader in scientific solutions dedicated to improving patient lives through innovative therapies. The Project Manager - Director/Senior Director will oversee high-value capital projects in the Life Sciences and Advanced Manufacturing sectors, providing strategic leadership and ensuring operational excellence across multiple teams and initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead 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
• Act as a senior advisor and owner’s representative, directing projects from concept through startup and transition to operations
• 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
• Lead all phases of mega-projects (> $200M TIC), including FEL, design, procurement, construction, CQV, and operations integration
• In collaboration with the VP, Project Management, manages 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Requirements:

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