STRATEGIC PROJECT MANAGER Job Details | Compass Group

ESFM, the facilities management division of Compass Group USA, seeks a Strategic Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide initiatives and cross-functional projects across client locations. The role drives operational excellence, compliance, capital improvements, and business transformation in partnership with operations leaders, clients, and vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage strategic initiatives across multiple business functions, ensuring alignment with organizational and client objectives
• Develop executive-level dashboards, scorecards, KPI reporting, and presentation materials for operational reviews, client meetings, and leadership updates
• Develop and maintain portfolio-level project governance, risk management, and reporting processes to support executive decision-making
• Partner directly with client stakeholders to support strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and service delivery objectives
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, standardize workflows, and implement best practices that enhance efficiency and service delivery
• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams to successfully execute facilities, infrastructure, maintenance, and capital improvement projects
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, budgets, and timelines in partnership with facilities leadership and key stakeholders
• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, resource requirements, and implementation strategies to support operational and client goals
• Manage projects and initiatives involving facilities operations, infrastructure, workplace services, process improvement, compliance programs, technology implementations, and operational transformation efforts
• Prepare and deliver project updates, status reports, presentations, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders
• Monitor project performance and operational metrics, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and reporting requirements
• Communicate project expectations, milestones, risks, and outcomes clearly to all stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, contractors, facility leaders, and operational teams
• Manage project budgets, cost controls, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure fiscal responsibility
• Identify resource requirements, stakeholder dependencies, and organizational capabilities needed to support successful project execution
• Proactively identify and resolve project challenges, operational issues, and stakeholder concerns
• Manage project dependencies, schedules, and critical path activities to ensure successful project delivery
• Anticipate changes in project scope and develop contingency plans to minimize operational disruptions
• Conduct post-project reviews to evaluate outcomes, identify lessons learned, and recommend process improvements
• Support the development and implementation of project management best practices, standards, and tools across the facilities organization
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, environmental requirements, and applicable building codes

Requirements:

• Minimum 7-10 years of leadership experience within life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated experience leading regulated shipping, hazardous materials transportation, logistics operations, and business support services
• Strong experience managing Integrated Pest Management programs and vendor compliance
• Proven success managing large teams, vendor partnerships, and compliance-driven operations
• Strong understanding of GMP, GxP, Quality Systems, audit readiness, and regulatory requirements
• Experience managing P&L, budgets, labor planning, and financial performance
• Excellent verbal communication, presentation, relationship-building, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, operational reporting systems, and quality management tools
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Facilities Management, Business, or related field