Senior Project Manager - Engineering & Maintenance

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At Hovione, we help partners turn scientific innovation into medicines that reach patients around the world. For more than 65 years, we have connected science and technology to scale complex ideas into high-quality and innovative solutions that truly make a difference.

As an international Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), we support the development and manufacture of drug substances, intermediates and drug products across the full life cycle. We are globally recognized for our leadership in specialized technologies such as Spray Drying and Continuous Tableting. But what truly sets us apart is not just what we do — it is how we do it: with purpose, care, collaboration and a deep commitment to doing the right things right.

Our people are the reason for our success. We are a global and diverse team of more than 2,600 team members across Europe, the USA and Asia, bringing together different experiences and perspectives to help our partners to overcome complex challenges. We believe that an inclusive environment — where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, is respected, heard and empowered to contribute — is essential to drive innovation, ensure quality, and secure long‑term sustainable success.

And as we grow, so do the opportunities for our people to develop, broaden their perspectives and build meaningful careers. Because at Hovione, better starts with those who choose to make a difference every day. Will you be one of them?

You will be responsible to:

Performs Engineering Design, Project Management, and Technical Support activities to Site Operations including Research and Development. Designs, procures, installs and qualifies processes, equipment, instruments, and tests manufacturing facilities to meet quality, safety, and productivity standards. Plans, designs and oversees construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, systems and components. Analyses and develops solutions to engineering problems related to manufacturing equipment and systems or the causes of component failures. Develops and applies engineering standards and procedures, guidelines and legal requirements and provides advice on issues within the engineering and maintenance field.

• Provide leadership to teams through subordinate managers or through complex matrix relationships.
• Integrate and coordinate project work across impacted areas to ensure impact to operations is minimized.
• Identify and solve complex problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside the department 
• Actively engage and provide professional support as site SME to project teams in the areas of Design, Project Management, and Controls.
• Define the work scope and prepare overall schedules and budgets on various sized projects. Assists in developing requirements for budgeting standards.
• Examine requests for budget revisions, recommend approval or denial and draft correspondence.
• Present results of cost analysis and project status to Program Director & CAPEX Committee.
• Assist with updates to projections on cash flows, staffing plans, project progress, and contingency usage.
• Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply with environmental, health & safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice

We are looking to recruit a Candidate:

• University degree, or equivalent qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Industrial), Business or Construction Management (mandatory)
• PMI certification or similar (Desired)
• Extensive experience of Project Management and Controls with a variety of project delivery models (Design-Bid-Build, EPCM, CM).
• Good experience on risk assessment and risk management for Capex projects
• Extensive experience with Project Planning and Scheduling using typical market project tools
• In-depth expertise with cost estimates and cost analysis
• Specialized knowledge of engineering and construction management
• Basic understanding of variance analysis
• Ability to respond to audits
• Comfortable overseeing complete project life cycle
• Fluency in English is a requirement
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package, Primavera, and AutoCAD.

In compliance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act, Hovione discloses a base pay range for this U.S. based position. Actual pay is influenced by location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime, and all roles may include a short-term incentive bonus. Employment is at-will, and compensation may change based on performance or market conditions. Benefits include 401(k), paid time off, leaves, and health coverage (medical, dental, vision), subject to plan terms. Full benefit details are shared upon offer.

Senior Installation Engineer Compensation Range: $105,690 to $169,104 annually 

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodation or support during the application or interview process, please contact us, and we will be happy to assist.

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