Engineering Project Manager (m/f/d)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project activities required to scope, develop, procure, construct and qualify new equipment and facilities to meet facility production throughput demands.
• Lead multi‑disciplinary teams through project life‑cycle activities to deliver capacity expansion capabilities that meet global and local strategic requirements.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans; monitor project activities for adherence to milestone timelines, deliverables, and budget against the approved plan.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure initiatives are aligned with business objectives and strategic philosophy.
• Provide cGMP‑compliant processes and facilities suitable for FDA and global regulatory approval.
• Generate regular project reports (financial updates, project schedules, risks, and summary of current activities) for site senior management and Global Steering Committees.
• Oversee project teams to complete project lifecycle activities through performance qualification.
• Influence teams to work collaboratively, be customer‑focused, and deliver superior performance through personal leadership, mentoring, and effective communication.

Requirements

• Successful studies in Engineering, Business Administration, or Life Sciences (MS/MBA/BS/BA or equivalent).
• Solid experience in managing major capital projects in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Functional knowledge of cGMPs and manufacturing operations in FDA‑regulated facilities.
• Excellent understanding of project management principles and project lifecycle phases, including knowledge of Validation, CMC, and facility regulatory submission requirements.
• Experience managing high‑level project budgets.
• Ability to handle many tasks simultaneously and integrate project planning efforts across functions.
• Ability to understand the big picture and approach problem‑solving in a proactive, team‑oriented manner.
• Mandatory German language proficiency.