Project Manager, Operations Manager

IMA Group is a global leader in the development and production of automatic machines for the processing and packaging of pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, tea and coffee products. We are constantly oriented towards innovation, thanks to significant investments in R&D and a constant dialogue with customers, the territory and local suppliers. We promote an environmentally friendly attitude towards achieving sustainable development. Our history is characterized by a constant growth, realized also with the continuous investment on the development of people and their skills.

We are over 7,000 employees, 59% in Italy and 41% in the rest of the world, present in more than 80 countries.

IMA Life North America is a company within the IMA Group that specialises in providing aseptic processing and freeze-drying solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. IMA Life North America is part of IMA Life, a business unit focusing on the pharmaceutical sector who delivers advanced technologies for filling, lyophilisation and isolation, ensuring maximum sterility and product integrity for customers around the globe.

• Work with large capital process equipment; aseptic systems experience preferred.
• Manage international customer relationships and expectations.
• Coordinate interdepartmental responsibilities to support global project execution.
• Support other project managers on active projects during the initial training period.
• Begin managing assigned projects following the onboarding phase.
• Understand and contribute to the development of large-scale industrial equipment for pharmaceutical and related applications.
• Participate in project management activities including cost variance reporting and coordination with customers and internal teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, with 4–6 years of relevant experience in process equipment.
• Experience supporting customer relationships from order through installation on million-dollar projects.
• Must have a working knowledge of large capital process equipment; aseptic experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to act as a technical liaison between customers and vendors.
• Self‑motivated, efficient, and capable of working independently in a cross‑functional environment.
• Availability to travel domestically and internationally if needed.

• PMP certification is preferred.
• Availability to work overtime.

• $102,000 - $115,000 per year.
• Bonus

• GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT: A dynamic and innovation-driven workplace, part of a multinational and multicultural group.
• DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CULTURE: Promoted through the Corporate Code of Ethics and dedicated programs.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING: We view learning as a strategic lever for growth and motivation. We support internal training and external development initiatives.
• WELLBEING: We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and tuition assistance. As well as an annual bonus.

IMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Country: US

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