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Manager, Controls Engineering - Life Sciences - Project Farma

PerkinElmer
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/15/2026
This is an Onsite role with Project Farma, a PerkinElmer company.

Welcome to the forefront of innovation in cutting edge patient centered treatments! We are seeking the best and the brightest to join our high performing organization as a Manager, Project Controls Engineering. As a leader within the life science industry, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible and redefining the standards of excellence. Our dynamic team is composed of vibrant professionals who are passionate about delivering high quality work for our partners and changing the lives of patients across the globe. If you are looking for a career accelerator, are driven by innovation, thrive in a fast-paced environment, love to travel, and are ready to make a real impact, then Project Farma wants you to join our team.

  • As a Project Controls Engineering Manager, you will direct, manage and build high performing teams executing projects within the Project Farma practice areas across various client sites/locations with overall responsibility for technical solutions, cost, quality, and client satisfaction. You will represent Project Farma by collaborating with clients as a trusted Partner, Account, Site and/or Project Owner.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for current or future work visas for this position. This position may require significant travel to support project and business needs. We cannot employ anyone with an invalid driver's license.

About you:

  • You thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • You are detail-oriented and exhibit natural leadership qualities.
  • You excel as a leader and enjoy increasing your own knowledge base while lifting others up alongside you.
  • You are currently or will live in the area where this job is posted.
  • You have a philanthropic drive and will embody our Patient Focused and People First Mission through the involvement in professional development and philanthropic opportunities.

How will you spend your days as a Manager, Project Controls Engineering?

  • Manage and produce key project controls deliverables, including:
  • Budget estimates
  • Detailed project schedules and milestones
  • Feasibility estimates, risks, forecasts, and scenario analysis
  • Project cost reports and trend analysis
  • Comprehensive monthly project summary reports
  • Set and lead project direction and strategy based on client vision and expected outcomes throughout the entire project delivery life cycle.
  • Lead initiatives and projects by ensuring Team Members understand team and individual goals and responsibilities, managing priorities, and ensuring timely and high-quality completion of work.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert providing technical direction, training, career development, and performance assessments for project Team Members.
  • Develop strategies for the success of the service line or market target such as planning, scheduling, estimating, monitoring, progress measurement, risk management, training, and reporting procedures.
  • Manage new and existing client accounts, focusing on project delivery, actively seeking to maintain and grow accounts in line with organizational growth targets.
  • Manage internal site tools such as site dashboards, deliverable trackers, etc.

Examples of our core services within the life science space, include: Capital Project Management (including Project Controls and Scheduling); Facility Management & Builds; Tech Transfers; Validation Life Cycle (including Commissioning and Qualification, Process Validation, Computer System Validation, etc.); GxP Automated Systems; Due Diligence & Business Strategy ; Quality, Regulatory, & Compliance .

Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Life Science, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (OR a combination of equivalent work experience in project controls, cGMP facility start-up, project management and/or comparable military experience).
  • Typically, a minimum of 4-6 years of scheduling and/or project controls experience.
  • Typically, 4-6 years of managing high-performing teams.
  • Typically, 4 years business development, lead generation, or sales experience.
  • Experience with Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, and/or Primavera P6.
  • Willingness to travel as required to support project and business needs.

Project Farma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for current or future work visas for this position. This position may require significant travel to support project and business needs. We cannot employ anyone with an invalid driver's license.

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