Project Manager – Site Maintenance Programme (North Carolina)

Project Manager – Site Maintenance Programme

Location: North Carolina, USA (Onsite)
Industry: Biopharmaceutical / Life Sciences

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager – Site Maintenance Programme to define ongoing site maintenance plan, engineering coordination, and operational initiatives at a GMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in North Carolina.

The ideal candidate will work closely with Site Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Facilities, and Technical Vendors to ensure seamless programme execution, operational readiness, and compliance with site requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate site maintenance programmes, engineering support activities, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with site maintenance, operations, engineering, and procurement teams to align project priorities and execution plans.
• Manage technical vendors, OEMs, contractors, and external service providers, ensuring timely delivery of agreed scope.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules, resource planning, procurement activities, and technical dependencies.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance initiatives, equipment upgrades, and planned shutdown activities.
• Develop Spare parts strategy and implement the ERP program for the same.
• Track project milestones, budgets, risks, vendor performance, and overall programme progress.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS, site procedures, and applicable quality requirements.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, resolve execution challenges, and drive timely project completion.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in project management, site maintenance, engineering, or facilities operations.
• Strong Background in Maintenance program development
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional site teams, procurement stakeholders, and technical vendors.
• Good understanding of maintenance programmes, manufacturing equipment, utilities, and facility systems.
• Familiarity with GMP, maintenance planning, contractor management, and operational readiness.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with SAP PM, Maximo, or similar CMMS tools is advantageous.
• PMP certification is a plus.