Project Manager – Site Maintenance Programme

Job Title: Project Manager Site Maintenance Programme

Location: North Carolina (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract (W2)

Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biopharmaceutical

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead site maintenance programmes at a GMP-regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility. The candidate will coordinate maintenance planning, engineering activities, spare parts strategy, procurement, and operational improvement initiatives while ensuring GMP compliance and smooth site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site maintenance programmes and engineering support activities.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, Facilities, and Procurement teams.
• Manage technical vendors, OEMs, contractors, and external service providers.
• Oversee maintenance schedules, resource planning, procurement, and technical dependencies.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment upgrades, and planned shutdowns.
• Develop spare parts strategies and implement supporting ERP programmes.
• Track project milestones, budgets, risks, and vendor performance.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS, and site quality requirements.
• Lead stakeholder meetings and resolve project execution challenges.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience managing site maintenance programmes, engineering activities, or facilities operations.
• Strong experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience developing and managing maintenance programmes.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, procurement, and technical vendors.
• Good understanding of manufacturing equipment, utilities, and facility systems.
• Knowledge of GMP, maintenance planning, contractor management, and operational readiness.
• Experience in reliability engineering and vendor/contractor management.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills:

• SAP PM
• IBM Maximo
• CMMS systems

Pay Scale

Anticipated hourly pay range: 70/hr to $80/hr. (Depends on Experience)

Benefits

Employees hired into this position are eligible for the following benefits, subject to the applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements:

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.

Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.

Paid Time Off (PTO): No PTO other than that required by applicable state and local laws