Project Manager, Quality Engineering, Operations Manager

Description :

• Seeking a Project manager of Engineering Design & Construction to oversee the execution of large-scale capital investment projects critical to the advancement of our technical operations and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• This position will be responsible for managing projects throughout their entire lifecycle-from conceptualization to commissioning-ensuring that all deliverables meet established timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks.
• The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams, implementing advanced engineering solutions, and supporting improvements in plant capacity, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• This opportunity offers the ability to contribute significantly to global pharmaceutical manufacturing by providing strategic leadership in engineering.
• Lead execution of large-scale capital investment projects across assigned platforms and regions
• Develop and implement project strategies aligned with cost, schedule, and quality targets (Capex Plan, recapitalization of equipment, budgeting, etc).
• Prepare and manage project initiation documents including scope, cost, and risk assessments
• Oversee design coordination and ensure compliance with internal and legal standards
• Drive project procurement and vendor selection processes
• Monitor construction safety plans and conduct regular safety reviews
• Manage project reviews including technical quality and constructability assessments
• Execute commissioning plans and ensure successful project handover to operations
• Support audits and lead facility improvement initiatives for energy and compliance
• Mentor engineering teams and foster professional development across project functions

Essential Requirements:

• BS degree in Engineering or relevant discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing capital portfolios and major engineering projects
• 5 years' pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Proven leadership in managing external engineering resources and leading cross-functional teams
• Strong knowledge of project cost control, scheduling, and quality assurance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder alignment skills across technical and business domains
• Proven success delivering safe, effective, and compliant projects in the pharmaceutical industry
• Advanced understanding of HSE standards and GxP/QA compliance
• Fluent in English
• Ability to travel for the role
• Experience leading capital projects >$20M
• Diverse pharmaceutical experience preferred; large molecule, small molecule, aseptic drug substance and aseptic drug product

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through Met Life. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan:
The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.