Site Technical Project Manager

Avantor is looking for a Site Technical Project Manager to be responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of technical, operational, and capital projects in Devens, MA. 

The Site Technical Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for project execution at the facility and works closely with Engineering, Operations, Facilities, Supply Chain, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes. 

Additionally, this role will partner closely with the PMO Center of Excellence (COE) to ensure consistent application of project management standards, governance processes, reporting requirements, and best practices across the organization. The successful candidate will drive project execution at the site level while ensuring alignment with the organization's project management framework. 

How you will thrive and create an impact:

•  Project Management & Execution: 
• Lead projects from initiation through completion, commissioning, and closeout. 
• Develop project charters, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies. 
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities. 
• Monitor project scope, schedule, cost, and quality performance. 
• Identify and proactively mitigate project risks and issues. 
• Facilitate project reviews, status meetings, and stakeholder communications. 
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with established standards. 
• Technical Leadership:
• Review project scopes, technical specifications, engineering drawings, and design packages. 
• Coordinate engineering activities among internal teams, contractors, and vendors. 
• Support equipment selection, process improvements, system upgrades, and operational initiatives. 
• Resolve technical issues that may impact project delivery. 
• Participate in installation, startup, commissioning, and system acceptance activities. 
• Ensure all technical deliverables meet quality, reliability, and operational requirements. 
• Site Coordination & Stakeholder Management:
• Serve as the primary liaison between Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and project stakeholders. 
• Coordinate project activities to minimize operational disruptions. 
• Lead cross-functional project teams and drive accountability for project deliverables. 
• Manage contractor activities and ensure alignment with site objectives. 
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external customers. 
• PMO Center of Excellence Partnership: 
• Partner with the PMO Center of Excellence to implement and maintain standardized project management methodologies, tools, and best practices. 
• Ensure site projects comply with established project governance, stage-gate, reporting, and documentation requirements. 
• Utilize PMO-approved templates, processes, and project controls. 
• Participate in portfolio reviews, governance meetings, and project audits. 
• Provide project status updates, performance metrics, and forecasts to site leadership and the PMO. 
• Capture and communicate lessons learned to support continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Support the development and adoption of project management capabilities across the site. 
• Act as the primary site representative for project management process improvement initiatives. 
• Safety & Compliance: 
• Promote a culture of safety and accountability. 
• Ensure all project activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. 
• Participate in project risk assessments, management of change (MOC) activities, and safety reviews. 
• Ensure contractor compliance with site safety and environmental requirements. 
• Continuous Improvement: 
• Identify opportunities to improve project execution, efficiency, reliability, and operational performance. 
• Support site capital planning and long-range improvement initiatives. 
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement in project delivery processes. 
• Assist with the implementation of project management best practices across the organization. 

What we're looking for:

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, or a related technical discipline. 
• Experience:
• 2+ years preferred of experience in project management, project engineering, operations, manufacturing, industrial services, maintenance, or a related technical field. 
• Demonstrated experience leading projects and coordinating cross-functional teams. 
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables. 
• Certification/s:
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or progress toward certification preferred.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent preferred. 

• Additional Skills and Qualifications:
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation. 
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software. 
• Experience working within a PMO or Project Management Center of Excellence environment preferred. 
• Experience supporting capital projects, equipment installations, or facility improvement initiatives desired. 
• Experience in fluid handling systems, rotating equipment, pumps, manufacturing, or industrial operations a plus. 
• Knowledge of project governance, stage-gate processes, and portfolio management. 
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers, and third-party service providers desired. 
• Experience supporting equipment commissioning and startup activities desired. 
• Familiarity with ERP systems and project portfolio management tools. 
• Project planning, execution, and coordination skills.
• Budget management and cost control skills. 
• Schedule development and project tracking experience. 
• Leadership and cross-functional team coordination skills. 
• Technical problem-solving and troubleshooting experience. 
• Stakeholder management and relationship building skills. 
• Risk identification, mitigation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills. 
• Data analysis and performance reporting experience. 
• Contractor and vendor management experience. 
• Meeting facilitation and decision-making. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project (or equivalent project software). 
• Must be Knowledgeable of:
• Project management principles, methodologies, and project lifecycle management. 
• Engineering and technical project execution in manufacturing, industrial, operations, or fluid handling environments. 
• Project planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and resource management. 
• Project governance, stage-gate processes, and PMO best practices. 
• Capital project management and facility improvement initiatives. 
• Engineering drawings, technical specifications, and technical documentation. 
• Risk management, change management, and project controls. 
• Contractor management, procurement processes, and vendor coordination. 
• Operational processes, maintenance practices, and continuous improvement methodologies. 
• Applicable safety, environmental, and quality standards.