Overview
The Outsourced Technical Services (OTS) Department at PM Group partners with Global leaders across a range of industries to find the best people for their current and ongoing business needs.
Partnering with PM Group and our clients means that you will gain unrivalled experience working with global brands.
We are seeking a highly experienced Process Project Lead to join our client-side project management team.
This senior role is a unique opportunity to lead a team of ***** multidisciplinary project engineers and oversee a diverse portfolio of capital projects within the pharmaceutical sector.
The successful candidate will take ownership of project delivery from concept through to commissioning, ensuring scope, cost, quality, and schedule objectives are met.
You will provide technical leadership, strategic oversight, and coordination across both greenfield and brownfield pharmaceutical projects.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of ***** project and process engineers across multiple concurrent projects
Plan, develop, and deliver complex capital projects (>$10M) within a highly regulated environment
Serve as the primary client representative, ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders and external contractors
Oversee all process engineering aspects of project execution, ensuring compliance with cGMP, safety, and quality standards
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and foster a culture of excellence and accountability
Lead risk assessments, HAZOP reviews, and design reviews at key project stages
Support procurement strategies, contractor selection, and construction oversight
Ensure successful handover of projects to operations, with full validation and documentation
Qualifications
Degree in Chemical Engineering (Essential)
Chartered Engineer status and PMP certification are also required
***** years of experience in pharmaceutical project execution, including both greenfield and brownfield developments
Proven track record of managing cross-functional engineering teams and delivering complex capital projects
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, etc.)
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Familiarity with stage-gate project methodologies and capital project governance frameworks