Operations Project Manager

Operations Project Manager New Albany, Ohio Area of Interest: Technical Project/Program Management Location: New Albany, Ohio Employment Type: Full time Requisition Number: R12431 Shift: Regular This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT. Position Summary The Project Manager is accountable for the end‑to‑end execution of assigned capital projects, from concept development through mechanical completion and handover to site operations and startup. The role ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with quality and regulatory expectations. Responsibilities Project Planning & Execution Own development and execution of the integrated project plan, including scope, schedule, cost, risk, and resource strategy. Manage project execution from design through installation and mechanical completion. Ensure project milestones are achieved while maintaining safety, quality, and cost controls. Drive disciplined change control for scope, budget, and schedule adjustments. Cross-Functional Leadership Lead matrixed teams across Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Tech Ops, Finance, Procurement, and EHS. Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability for project deliverables. Partner closely with Site Leadership to ensure alignment between project execution and operational realities. Coordinate with the Startup Manager to ensure a clean transition from project execution into commissioning, CQV, and startup. External Partner Management Lead coordination with EPCM firms, OEMs, integrators, and contractors. Manage contracts, performance, deliverables, and escalation with external partners. Ensure alignment between OEM design intent, EPCM deliverables, and site requirements. Drive vendor accountability for schedule, technical performance, and documentation quality. Develop and maintain the project master schedule and key milestone tracking. Manage project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and capitalization requirements. Identify, quantify, and actively manage project risks and mitigation plans. Escalate critical risks and decision points to executive and site leadership in a timely manner. Quality, Compliance & Governance Ensure projects meet applicable GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements. Oversee project documentation, drawing control, and turnover packages. Support readiness for CQV and startup by ensuring project deliverables are complete, accurate, and timely. Provide regular, fact‑based reporting to leadership on project health, risks, and decisions. Ensure orderly handover of systems, documentation, and assets to Operations and the Startup Manager. Confirm completion of punch lists, system turnover, and contractor closeout. Capture lessons learned and incorporate them into future project execution standards. Education Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field (or equivalent experience). Certification Project Management Certification is preferred. Experience 8+ years of experience managing large, complex capital projects in manufacturing or regulated environments. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Strong understanding of capital project delivery models, executing projects over $100M+, EPCM execution, and contractor management. Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams in matrixed organizations. Experience working in GMP or similarly regulated manufacturing environments preferred. Strong project discipline with a pragmatic execution mindset. Exceptional stakeholder and vendor management skills. Clear communicator able to influence at all organizational levels. Comfortable making decisions amid ambiguity and competing priorities. Strong partner to site leadership and startup teams. Physical Requirements General office environment. Ability to move about the office, construction, and production areas. Exposure to disagreeable elements is limited. Safety The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering their own or others' health or safety. Supervisory Responsibility No direct reports, but oversees the project work of Engineering Managers and external partners like general contractors and design firms. Travel Will require travel domestically and internationally, on occasion, to visit equipment manufacturers and support projects outside the New Albany site. Salary National Target Base Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $166,000.00. For candidates in California and the New York metro the range is $110,000.00 - $184,000.00. Benefits Pharmavite offers competitive base pay, performance bonus, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and other wellness benefits. Pharmavite is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, and any other basis protected by state and federal law. Pharmavite recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals solely based on job‑related qualifications and abilities. Pharmavite also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation to complete the application process, please email . Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. 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