Project Manager, Process & Manufacturing Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

Project Manager, Process & Manufacturing Engineering (12-Month Contract)

Location: Hopkinton, MA
Job Type: Contract (12 Months)
Compensation: 65-72/hr W2

Position Overview

A growing life sciences manufacturing organization is seeking a Project Manager to lead engineering, compliance, and operational initiatives across multiple business functions. This role will be responsible for planning, coordinating, prioritizing, and driving the execution of projects related to manufacturing support, material characterization, qualification programs, and regulatory compliance activities.

The successful candidate will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Management, and R&D teams to ensure critical projects are delivered on time and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Program Management

• Manage multiple concurrent projects and operational initiatives.
• Develop project plans, timelines, priorities, and resource requirements.
• Track project progress, risks, deliverables, and key milestones.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams.

Qualification & Testing Programs

• Coordinate qualification activities, including procurement, testing, sample preparation, report generation, and database management.
• Monitor project schedules and address obstacles impacting execution.
• Communicate status updates and project outcomes to stakeholders.

Compliance & Regulatory Support

• Support projects related to regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate testing, documentation, and supplier information reviews.
• Maintain project schedules and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

Manufacturing & Engineering Support

• Assist with technical program coordination across manufacturing and engineering functions.
• Support data management, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help drive operational efficiency and process optimization efforts.

Facilities & Asset Management

• Provide administrative support for facilities-related activities.
• Coordinate work orders, purchase requisitions, vendor documentation, and invoicing.
• Assist with equipment maintenance schedules, calibrations, service activities, and asset tracking.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in a regulated industry.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and driving project execution.
• Proficiency with project tracking systems, databases, and data analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in life sciences, medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of quality systems, validation practices, and GMP-regulated operations.
• Experience supporting facilities operations or asset management programs.
• Familiarity with enterprise asset management software and maintenance systems.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to lead high-impact projects in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to engineering, compliance, quality, and operations functions.
• Collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
• Long-term contract opportunity with a leading organization in the life sciences industry.