Verista

6481 - Sr. Engineering Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

Verista • $101K — $145K *
Columbus, OH 43230In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required.
  • 7-10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environments.
  • Proven experience leading end-to-end capital projects from planning through operational handoff.
  • Demonstrated experience managing production line shutdowns and equipment installations.
  • Strong technical project experience with packaging and manufacturing equipment.
  • Proven ability to lead on-floor project execution in GMP environments.
  • Proficiency in project planning and scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex capital projects in pharmaceutical manufacturing, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, and risks.
  • Manage concurrent projects involving equipment and facility upgrades and expansions.
  • Develop detailed shutdown strategies and recovery plans to minimize manufacturing downtime.
  • Coordinate daily execution among Engineering, Manufacturing, and contractors on the production floor.
  • Lead installation and upgrade projects for packaging systems and related infrastructure.
  • Manage integrated project schedules, budgets, and financial reporting for stakeholders.

Benefits

  • High growth potential in a people-focused organization.
  • Competitive pay with performance-based incentives.
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance.
  • Health savings account and flexible spending accounts.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Paid time off with rollover option and holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
Full Job Description
Engineering Project Manager Job Responsibilities:
  • Lead complex, multi-disciplinary capital projects within pharmaceutical and life sciences manufacturing environments, managing scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and overall project execution.
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects involving packaging and manufacturing equipment, production line upgrades, facility expansions, warehouse systems, cold rooms, VLMs, and facility/building improvements.
  • Lead production line shutdowns, equipment replacements, installations, relocations, and cutovers, developing detailed shutdown strategies, sequencing, resource plans, contingency plans, and recovery schedules to minimize manufacturing downtime.
  • Provide strong hands-on floor leadership, coordinating Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Automation, Operations, EHS, contractors, vendors, and system integrators to drive daily execution and resolve field issues.
  • Lead packaging equipment installation and upgrade projects, including fillers, inspection systems, labeling equipment, conveyors, cartoners, case packers, serialization systems, and related manufacturing infrastructure.
  • Develop and manage integrated project schedules, budgets, forecasts, milestones, change orders, risks, and dependencies, providing clear project status, financial reporting, and escalation to site and senior leadership.


Job Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required
  • 7-10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environments, including engineering, capital project management, or manufacturing project execution
  • Proven experience leading end-to-end capital projects from planning through installation, startup, and operational handoff, with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and project delivery
  • Demonstrated experience managing production line shutdowns, equipment installations, replacements, relocations, and cutovers, with a strong track record of coordinating floor activities and minimizing manufacturing downtime
  • Strong technical project experience with packaging, fill/finish, inspection systems, manufacturing equipment, facility infrastructure, and/or warehouse/logistics systems; experience with cold rooms, temperature-controlled storage, and Vertical Lift Modules is highly preferred
  • Proven ability to lead on-floor project execution, coordinating with all levels of stakeholders in complex GMP manufacturing environments.
  • Proficiency with project planning and scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, with demonstrated experience in integrated schedules, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, risk management, change management, and executive project reporting.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to be 100% on-site in Columbus, OH for this work


For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

National (US) Range

$101,871-$145,307 USD

Benefits

Why Choose Verista?
  • High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
  • Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
  • Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
  • FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
  • Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
  • Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
  • As Needed Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
  • Employee Recognition
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

For more information about our company, please visit us at Verista.com

About Verista

Verista is a software company that provides a platform for managing and automating business processes. The company's platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze data and optimize workflows. Verista's customers include companies in the healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing industries. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
Learn more about Verista
Size
50 employees
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Founded
2017
* Ladders Estimates

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