Senior PMO / Transition Project Manager – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Site
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Contract Type: Project-based consulting
Project Duration: ~6 months
Start: Immediate
Role OverviewWe 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 ResponsibilitiesProject 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.
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
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.
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.
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
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