Senior PMO / Transition Project Manager – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Site
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 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:
o GMP compliance
o Regulatory requirements
o Data integrity
o Operational continuity
o 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:
o Project plans
o Progress reports
* Provide accurate and objective reporting to the project team and executive stakeholders.
Operational Transition Coordination
* Support coordination of activities related to:
o Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
o Asset transfer
o Workforce transition
o 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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