About the job Program Manager
37261403 Program Manager - Capital Projects | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | St. Joseph, MO | 24-Month ContractLocation: St. Joseph, MO
Duration: 24-Month Contract
Schedule: 1st Shift | Minimum 45 Hours Per Week
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Program Manager - Capital Projects OverviewThis is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned capital projects professional with expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, life sciences, industrial construction, or large-scale facility expansions. The selected candidate will oversee all phases of project execution, from planning and design through construction, validation, commissioning, and operational readiness.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background managing capital projects exceeding $100 million, working with cross-functional stakeholders, engineering teams, EPC firms, contractors, and executive leadership.
Key ResponsibilitiesCapital Project Leadership- Lead end-to-end project delivery for the design, construction, commissioning, and startup of a large-scale vaccine manufacturing facility.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
- Oversee project planning activities, governance processes, risk management strategies, and performance reporting.
- Ensure project milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
Construction & Engineering Management- Serve as the primary liaison between project stakeholders, architects, engineering firms, EPC contractors, construction teams, and equipment vendors.
- Coordinate design reviews, construction activities, equipment installation, commissioning, and facility startup activities.
- Monitor project progress and proactively resolve risks, delays, and resource constraints.
Cross-Functional Leadership- Lead collaboration across Engineering, Operations, Quality Assurance, Validation, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams.
- Influence executive stakeholders and drive strategic decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide leadership across multiple departments and functional teams, both directly and indirectly.
Governance & Risk Management- Establish project governance structures and reporting mechanisms.
- Maintain risk registers, mitigation plans, issue logs, and executive reporting dashboards.
- Ensure adherence to project controls, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- Extensive experience managing large-scale capital projects, facility expansions, or new construction projects.
- Proven experience delivering projects exceeding $100 million in capital investment.
- Strong understanding of Front-End Loading (FEL) processes and capital project lifecycles.
- Experience managing engineering, construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional project teams.
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure project environments.
Preferred Qualifications- Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
- Biotechnology or vaccine manufacturing facility experience.
- Life sciences, biologics, medical device, or regulated manufacturing industry experience.
- Experience working with EPC firms, contractors, and equipment suppliers.
- Familiarity with GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
- Experience supporting facility commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
