Sr. Project Manager

Position Summary: Germfree is seeking a technically grounded Project Manager with a strong engineering foundation and demonstrated experience in regulated life sciences environments (GMP, FDA, ISO). This role will lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects involving the design, fabrication, and deployment of controlled environment solutions (e.g., cleanrooms, mobile labs, biocontainment equipment). The ideal candidate operates at the intersection of engineering rigor, regulatory compliance, and execution discipline, capable of driving projects from concept through validation and delivery while ensuring adherence to quality, cost, and schedule commitments.

Core Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead end-to-end project execution (initiation through commissioning and closeout)
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations
• Drive cross-functional coordination across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and field teams
• Lead and support equipment-focused projects, including isolators, containment systems, and other critical GMP processing equipment, from design through FAT/SAT and final commissioning
• Coordinate closely with engineering, vendors, and quality to ensure equipment meets URS requirements, integrates seamlessly into broader systems, and complies with GMP, validation, and documentation standards
• Maintain accountability for on-time, on-budget, and in-spec project delivery
• Work inside PMO and help develop consistency in standardization, tools, and methods
• Open to travel including domestic and international
• Technical & Engineering Integration
• Interface directly with engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, process, controls) internally and client facing to ensure design intent aligns with project requirements
• Translate customer/user requirements into executable project scope and technical deliverables
• Identify and manage technical risks, trade-offs, and change controls

GMP & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all project activities align with GMP, FDA, and applicable regulatory standards
• Support validation efforts (IQ/OQ/PQ), documentation, and quality system compliance
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance to ensure proper documentation, traceability, and audit readiness

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as primary point of contact for customers throughout project lifecycle
• Lead project reviews, status updates, and milestone presentations
• Manage expectations and proactively resolve issues

Financial & Commercial Oversight

• Track project costs, margins, and financial performance
• Support change order management and scope adjustments
• Partner with sales and leadership on contract execution and risk mitigation

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related)
• 5–10 years of project management experience in life sciences, biotech, pharma, or regulated environments
• Construction experience in a CGMP cleanroom environment is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience managing capital projects within GMP-regulated environments, biopharma or GC experience is a plus.

Technical & Domain Expertise

• Strong understanding of cleanroom systems, controlled environments, or similar engineered systems (HVAC, process systems, modular builds)
• Working knowledge of GMP, FDA regulations, and qualification processes (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Experience with engineering documentation, design reviews, and change control processes

Project Management Capability

• Proven track record managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects
• Strong command of project management tools (Primavera, P6, MSP, etc)
• Familiarity with formal PM methodologies (PMP preferred but not required)
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with modular construction, mobile labs, or prefabricated systems
• Exposure to biosafety levels (BSL), containment systems, or advanced lab environments
• Experience with GMP-critical equipment systems such as isolators, containment systems, and aseptic processing equipment, including integration into facility and process environments
• PMP certification or equivalent
• Experience working with government contracts (DoD, BARDA, NIH) is a plus

Key Competencies

• Execution Discipline: Drives projects with urgency and accountability
• Technical Credibility: Earns trust with engineering and technical stakeholders
• Regulatory Mindset: Understands and respects GMP rigor and documentation standards
• Problem Solving: Navigates ambiguity and resolves complex issues efficiently
• Communication: Clear, structured communicator with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ownership Mentality: Acts like a business owner over project outcomes

Why You’ll Love Germfree: We want to make sure that you can expect excellence from us as well, and so we provide the best work environment possible to allow you to love what you do. As stated before, we will give you everything you need to succeed and will also motivate you to push yourself in new and positive ways. Whether this is meeting new people, working on projects you are passionate about, or innovating a process – we will help make it happen. A super hardcore work ethic, talent for building things, common sense & trustworthiness are required. At Germfree, you will get out exactly what you put in, and we know you can excel with us.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all individuals, and we believe that diversity drives innovation and growth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We also maintain a drug-free workplace. Offers of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.