Director, Project Management

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Drive long-term engineering and capital project strategies to support business objectives and operational growth.
•  Project Management: Lead and coordinate capital projects, process improvements, and facility expansions from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timeline.
• Engineering Execution: Provide hands-on technical expertise in equipment selection, process optimization, and facility design to support API manufacturing.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations, quality, regulatory, and supply chain teams to align project goals with business objectives.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all engineering projects comply with cGMP, FDA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Vendor & Contractor Management: Oversee third-party contractors, equipment suppliers, and engineering firms to ensure seamless project execution.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Budget & Cost Control: Develop project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure cost-effective execution without compromising quality or compliance.
• Process Optimization: Analyze current manufacturing processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and project teams.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in related field.
• 10+ years of experience in project management, engineering, or operations within pharmaceutical, chemical, or API manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, FDA regulations, and pharmaceutical manufacturing best practices.
• Experience managing capital projects and process improvements in a highly regulated environment.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, including Agile, PMP, or Six Sigma certifications (preferred).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, etc.) and engineering tools (AutoCAD, process simulation software, etc.).

Key Attributes

• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment with changing timelines and priorities required.
• Analytical skills for evaluating information carefully and solving complex problems.
• Communication skills for overseeing staff and working with other management personnel.
• Exhibits the highest level of reasoned judgment, discretion, and integrity. Integrity is our defining characteristic at Phlow.
• Collaborates with others to achieve shared objectives. At Phlow, we are focused on working together, accepting feedback, and making it about results.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, continuous learning environment, iterating and learning as a team.
• Active listener with a curious and open mind
• Steadfastly pursues excellence in execution
• Servant leader

Physical Requirements

• Constantly required to see to utilize computer screens and monitors to perform job duties including reading & writing, as well as when presenting information and communicating with others.
• Frequently required to talk or hear to communicate with employees, candidates, vendors, and others, including presenting information in front of groups.
• Frequently required to reach with arms and hands performing repetitive motions and using finger dexterity to work primarily at a computer keyboard and with a mouse.
• Frequently required to sit, and occasionally required to stand or walk to move around primarily in an office environment.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.