Project Engineer (Ramp Up) # 26-23933 in Clayton

Job Description

Duration: 12 months (extension possibility)

Job Description:

Top Skills Per Mgr.:

• Start-up/Ramp up experience

• Project Management Experience

• Pharma experience or ramp up experience

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project & Program Leadership

• Lead project teams to achieve Operational Readiness (OR) objectives.

• Manage readiness-to-operations lifecycle for 1-3 client engagements simultaneously.

• Drive on-time, on-scope delivery of readiness programs.

2. Pillar Integration & Execution

• Serve as the primary consultant for OR campaigns integrating with Quality, Process, and Workforce streams.

• Apply OE principles to pre-Day One activities (e.g., visual management, accountability, problem-solving).

3. Client Advisory

• Act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders (VPs, Site Heads, etc.).

• Guide decision-making with a risk-based, speed-to-value mindset.

4. People Development

• Lead and coach cross-functional teams including CQV, Quality, and external contractors.

• Cultivate a culture of feedback and growth.

5. Thought Leadership

• Contribute to CAI's brand via white papers, conference presentations, and client tools.

Skills & Characteristics Required:

• Consulting & Facilitation

• Align project stakeholders with clear vision and measurable goals.

• Expert-level guidance for site and department leadership.

• Project Execution

• Manage scheduling, resource loading, controls, and closeout.

• Execute comprehensive project planning and delivery.

• Continuous Improvement

• Drive site-wide transformation using Lean, Six Sigma, or TPM methodologies.

Qualifications and Experience:

• BS or MS in a relevant science or engineering field (or equivalent).

• 3 years as a program/project manager on life science projects ($1MM ), or

• 8 years in GMP-regulated operations with 5 years leading readiness/start-up/OE transformations.

• (Black Belt or equivalent .)

• Proven multi-site or multi-client portfolio experience.

• Deep understanding of quality systems, tech transfer, equipment qualification, and analytics.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficient in project management software tools.

Other Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

• Able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

• Domestic and international travel may be required.

• Willing to work overtime when necessary.

• PMI PMP or PgMP certification a plus.

Critical Competencies

Influence Strategy:

• Evaluates and pursues initiatives, opportunities, and priorities based on fit with organization strategies.

• Identifies innovative solutions to challenges that have strategic impact, balancing both short and long-term concerns.

• Identifies issues related to emerging customers and market needs.

Satisfy the Customer

• Identifies and anticipates customer requirements, expectations, and needs.

• Develop solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations and share feedback with relevant groups.

• Consistently follows up with customers to resolve issues and maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.

• Continually searches for ways to improve customer service, including removal of barriers and providing solutions.

Plan for Success

• Translates business/function strategies into aligned plans and objectives and integrates across business groups.

• Obtains and allocates resources needed to accomplish goals.

• Anticipates risk and builds effective contingency plans.

Pursue Execution

• Prioritizes and balances time, actions, resources, and initiatives to ensure achievement of critical goals.

• Holds self and others accountable for achieving outcomes.

• Anticipates obstacles and takes appropriate actions to accelerate work or improve quality.

Tailor Communication

• Communicates information clearly, concisely, and professionally.

• Tailors’ communication style and content to audience effectively.

• Writes technical concepts clearly and thoroughly for all audience types.

Build Partnerships

• Cultivates a network of people across a variety of disciplines and functions within the organization.

• Build collaboration by identifying and conveying common interests and priorities, removing barriers, and breaking down silos.

• Appropriately involves others in decisions and plans that affect them.

• Maintains positive relationships regardless of challenges, organizational level, personality, or background .

Influence Others

• Develops and articulates compelling rationale for positions.

• Builds a broad base of support among key decision makers and influencers.

• Positions and explain ideas and proposals in ways that get support from others.

• Encourages others to find new solutions that improve outcomes and deliver value.

About US Tech Solutions:

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