Project Manager - Technical IV

Job Title: Project Engineer (Ramp Up)

Duration: 12 Months (Potential extension)

Location: Clayton, NC 27527

Top Skills Per Mgr:

1. Start up/Ramp up experience
2. Project Management Experience
3. Pharma experience or ramp-up experience

• Lead project teams to achieve Operational Readiness (OR) objectives.
• Manage readiness-to-operations lifecycle for 1-3 client engagements simultaneously.
• Drive on-time, on-scope delivery of readiness programs.

• Serve as the primary consultant for OR campaigns integrating with Quality, Process, and Workforce streams.
• Apply OE principles to pre-Day One activities (e.g., visual management, accountability, problem-solving).

• Act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders (VPs, Site Heads, etc.).
• Guide decision-making with a risk-based, speed-to-value mindset.

• Lead and coach cross-functional teams including CQV, Quality, and external contractors.
• Cultivate a culture of feedback and growth.

• Contribute to CAI's brand via white papers, conference presentations, and client tools.

• Consulting & Facilitation
• Align project stakeholders with clear vision and measurable goals.
• Expert-level guidance for site and department leadership.
• Project Execution
• Manage scheduling, resource loading, controls, and closeout.
• Execute comprehensive project planning and delivery.
• Continuous Improvement
• Drive site-wide transformation using Lean, Six Sigma, or TPM methodologies.

• BS or MS in a relevant science or engineering field (or equivalent).
• 3+ years as a program/project manager on life science projects ($1MM+), or
• 8+ years in GMP-regulated operations with 5+ years leading readiness/start-up/OE transformations.
• (Black Belt or equivalent preferred.)
• Proven multi-site or multi-client portfolio experience.
• Deep understanding of quality systems, tech transfer, equipment qualification, and analytics.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in project management software tools.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Domestic and international travel may be required.
• Willing to work overtime when necessary.
• PMI PMP or PgMP certification a plus.

• Evaluates and pursues initiatives, opportunities, and priorities based on fit with organization strategies.
• Identifies innovative solutions to challenges that have strategic impact, balancing both short- and long-term concerns.
• Identifies issues related to emerging customer and market needs.

• Identifies and anticipates customer requirements, expectations, and needs.
• Develops solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations and shares feedback with relevant groups.
• Consistently follows up with customers to resolve issues and maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Continually searches for ways to improve customer service, including removal of barriers and providing solutions.

• Translates business/function strategies into aligned plans and objectives and integrates across business groups.
• Obtains and allocates resources needed to accomplish goals.
• Anticipates risk and builds effective contingency plans.

• Prioritizes and balances time, actions, resources, and initiatives to ensure achievement of critical goals.
• Holds self and others accountable for achieving outcomes.
• Anticipates obstacles and takes appropriate actions to accelerate work or improve quality.

• Communicates information clearly, concisely, and professionally.
• Tailors communication style and content to audience effectively.
• Writes technical concepts clearly and thoroughly for all audience types.

• Cultivates a network of people across a variety of disciplines and functions within the organization.
• Builds collaboration by identifying and conveying common interests and priorities, removing barriers, and breaking down silos.
• Appropriately involves others in decisions and plans that affect them.
• Maintains positive relationships regardless of challenges, organizational level, personality, or background differences.

• Develops and articulates compelling rationale for positions.
• Builds a broad base of support among key decision makers and influencers.
• Positions and explains ideas and proposals in ways that get support from others.
• Encourages others to find new solutions that improve outcomes and deliver value.