Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – Medical & Pharmaceutical Automation

Sterling Engineering is partnering with a leading custom automation company that is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex automation projects supporting the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. This role is ideal for a project leader who has experience managing highly engineered equipment projects and understands the unique requirements of regulated industries, including documentation, validation, customer communication, and strict project timelines.

• Own the execution of multiple custom automation projects from concept through customer acceptance
• Partner with customers to understand project goals, requirements, timelines, and expectations
• Lead cross-functional teams including mechanical engineering, controls engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables
• Coordinate design reviews, build milestones, factory testing, and customer installations
• Identify project challenges early and drive solutions to maintain successful delivery
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide clear communication and project updates to customers and internal leadership

• 5+ years of project management experience within custom automation, capital equipment, or engineered manufacturing environments
• Experience managing equipment projects for medical device, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other regulated industries
• Strong understanding of machine development, engineering processes, and equipment lifecycle
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams

• Pharmaceutical equipment
• Custom machinery
• GMP-regulated manufacturing environments