Senior PMO / Transition Project Manager – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Site
Location: Valles Oriental
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Contract Type: Project-based consulting
Project Duration: ~6 months
Start: Immediate
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior PMO / Project Manager to support a critical pharmaceutical manufacturing site transition to new management. This large and complex transformation project requires strong project governance, operational coordination, and regulatory compliance oversight .
The PMO will be responsible for establishing a robust project management framework, ensuring alignment across all functional workstreams, and delivering the project within the remaining timeline while maintaining GMP compliance and operational continuity .
This role requires strong experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to operate in a high-visibility, high-urgency project environment .
Key Responsibilities
Project Governance & Planning
* Establish and implement the overall project governance structure across all relevant functions including Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, HSE, Manufacturing, IT, and HR.
* Develop and maintain a comprehensive project roadmap, including milestones, deliverables, timelines, and critical path.
* Define and manage project workstreams, ensuring clear ownership and accountability.
* Lead regular project governance meetings and steering committee updates .
Project Management & Execution
* Coordinate project execution across multiple workstreams to ensure timely and compliant delivery .
* Monitor project progress against defined KPIs, milestones, and deliverables .
* Provide clear and structured project reporting to stakeholders and leadership.
* Escalate risks, delays, or resource constraints in a proactive and structured manner.
Risk Management & Compliance
* Identify and manage project risks, particularly those related to:
* GMP compliance
* Regulatory requirements
* Data integrity
* Operational continuity
* Legal and quality standards
* Develop and monitor risk mitigation and contingency plans .
* Ensure project documentation and processes remain audit-ready at all times .
Documentation & Reporting
* Establish and maintain structured project documentation, including:
* Project plans
* Risk registers
* Issue logs
* Governance documentation
* Progress reports
* Provide accurate and objective reporting to the project team and executive stakeholders.
Operational Transition Coordination
* Support coordination of activities related to:
* Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
* Asset transfer
* Workforce transition
* Knowledge transfer and documentation
* Ensure alignment between operational teams during the transition.
Plant Entanglement & Separation Management
* Lead the identification and assessment of operational entanglements within the plant.
* Coordinate the development and follow-up of remediation plans and service agreements required for operational separation or transition.
Workstream Coordination
* Ensure structured launch and coordination of project workstreams .
* Facilitate collaboration between internal teams and external partners.
* Provide ad-hoc project support when required (e.g., internal audit feedback loops, compliance processes).
Required Experience
* 8–15+ years of experience in Project Management / PMO roles .
* Strong experience managing complex transformation projects in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments .
* Proven experience implementing project governance frameworks and structured PMO processes .
* Strong understanding of GMP and pharmaceutical regulatory environments .
* Experience coordinating cross-functional teams across Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and HSE.
Key Competencies
* Strong project planning and execution skills
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication
* Ability to operate in high-pressure environments with tight timelines
* Strong risk management and problem-solving capabilities
* Structured, detail-oriented, and highly organized
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with manufacturing site transitions, carve-outs, or ownership transfers
* Experience in pharma operational transformation programs
* PMP, Prince2, or similar project management certification