Job Title: Project Manager Site Maintenance Programme
Location: North Carolina (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract (W2)
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biopharmaceutical
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead site maintenance programmes at a GMP-regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility. The candidate will coordinate maintenance planning, engineering activities, spare parts strategy, procurement, and operational improvement initiatives while ensuring GMP compliance and smooth site operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead site maintenance programmes and engineering support activities.
- Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, Facilities, and Procurement teams.
- Manage technical vendors, OEMs, contractors, and external service providers.
- Oversee maintenance schedules, resource planning, procurement, and technical dependencies.
- Support preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment upgrades, and planned shutdowns.
- Develop spare parts strategies and implement supporting ERP programmes.
- Track project milestones, budgets, risks, and vendor performance.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS, and site quality requirements.
- Lead stakeholder meetings and resolve project execution challenges.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience managing site maintenance programmes, engineering activities, or facilities operations.
- Strong experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Experience developing and managing maintenance programmes.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams, procurement, and technical vendors.
- Good understanding of manufacturing equipment, utilities, and facility systems.
- Knowledge of GMP, maintenance planning, contractor management, and operational readiness.
- Experience in reliability engineering and vendor/contractor management.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills:
- SAP PM
- IBM Maximo
- CMMS systems
Pay Scale
Anticipated hourly pay range: 70/hr to $80/hr. (Depends on Experience)
Benefits
Employees hired into this position are eligible for the following benefits, subject to the applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.
Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.
Paid Time Off (PTO): No PTO other than that required by applicable state and local laws