Project Manager - EngineeringPosition SummaryShift: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm100% on-siteCatalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year.
Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.The Engineering Project Manager partners with project teams to ensure projects are completed on-time, on-schedule, and right-first-time. The project manager also ensures costs and schedules are correctly forecasted and communicated. This is accomplished by interfacing with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, contractors, Catalent Madison site leadership, and Catalent network leadership.This position will work on complex project controls activities that will require good organization skills, effective meeting leadership and contractor/vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive results across multiple departments. This position will require excellent communication with all levels of the organization.
This position is also responsible for detailed project spend tracking and forecasting and project timeline tracking.The role:Lead development and maintenance of integrated project schedules, resource plans, and cost baselinesLead cross-functional project teams and drive accountability across Engineering, Quality, Validation, and OperationsOwn project reporting and ensure accurate forecasting of cost and schedule performanceEstablish and manage capital expenditure (CapEx) requests, including cost tracking and earned value managementDrive corrective actions for variances in scope, schedule, and cost performancePartner with Procurement to support sourcing strategy, bid evaluation, and vendor alignmentCoordinate and ensure project readiness and turnover to operations, including documentation handoffInterface with internal stakeholders, vendors, contractors, and site/network leadershipThe candidate:Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Biochemical, or related Engineering disciplineMinimum 5+ years of experience leading capital projects from initiation through execution and turnover in a GMP or highly regulated environmentStrong experience with project controls, including cost forecasting, schedule management, and earned value managementDemonstrated ability to manage project budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teamsExperience working with vendors, contractors, and procurement teams on project executionExperience working in a pharmaceutical, biologics, or other regulated manufacturing environmentPreferred exposure to bioprocessing systems, clean utilities, and GMP facility designWhy you should join Catalent:Competitive medical benefits and 401K152 hours PTO + 8 Paid HolidaysDynamic, fast-paced work environmentOpportunity to work on Continuous Improvement ProcessesCatalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us.
Join us in making a difference.Personal initiative. Dynamic pace. Meaningful work.Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.