Project Manager

Position: Senior Project Manager

Duration: 12-24 months

Location: North Chicago, IL 60064

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment leading complex projects? Are you passionate about quality and regulatory compliance within the cGMP industry? Join the Sterling Engineering team, we offer full benefits!

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Project Manager with cGMP Packaging Equipment to join our packaging engineering team. In this role, you will be applying project management knowledge, engineering and ingenuity from medium to large size projects. You will be leading and managing all aspects of Packaging Equipment projects within our plant packaging operations. You will ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with cGMP requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and manage capital equipment projects from initiation to completion, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, execution, and closeout.

Coordinate multiple parties to complete projects scopes on schedule, stay within budget, and meet the expected quality and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets.

Manage project scope, project risks and ensure mitigation strategies are in place.

Oversee the vendor selection, qualification, and management.

Ensure that the project deliverables meet all cGMP and regulatory requirements.

Work closely with engineering, operations, and quality teams to ensure project success.

Assist with writing scope of work documents, obtaining estimates, selecting suppliers, and purchasing equipment and services

Manage project documentation and ensure proper record keeping.

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance project efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

minimally a BS Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field (MBA preferred).

10+ years of experience in project management within the cGMP industry.

Accounting Experience

Strong Leadership skills

Strong understanding of packaging equipment and operations.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with all levels of stakeholders.

Technical background in pharmaceutical/healthcare or similar GMP-regulated industry.

Technical knowledge of packaging equipment.

Work with cross-functional teams

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

SAP ERP system experience as a user

About us…Sterling Engineering… As a Sterling Engineering W2 employee on contract, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 3 Medical plans to choose from, Dental & Vision plans, 401(k) with a match, and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.