Process Project Lead

Overview The Outsourced Technical Services (OTS) Department at PM Group partners with Global leaders across a range of industries to find the best people for their current and ongoing business needs. Partnering with PM Group and our clients means that you will gain unrivalled experience working with global brands. We are seeking a highly experienced Process Project Lead to join our client-side project management team. This senior role is a unique opportunity to lead a team of 10-15 multidisciplinary project engineers and oversee a diverse portfolio of capital projects within the pharmaceutical sector. The successful candidate will take ownership of project delivery from concept through to commissioning, ensuring scope, cost, quality, and schedule objectives are met. You will provide technical leadership, strategic oversight, and coordination across both greenfield and brownfield pharmaceutical projects. Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of 10-15 project and process engineers across multiple concurrent projects Plan, develop, and deliver complex capital projects (>

$10M) within a highly regulated environment Serve as the primary client representative, ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders and external contractors Oversee all process engineering aspects of project execution, ensuring compliance with cGMP, safety, and quality standards Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and foster a culture of excellence and accountability Lead risk assessments, HAZOP reviews, and design reviews at key project stages Support procurement strategies, contractor selection, and construction oversight Ensure successful handover of projects to operations, with full validation and documentation Qualifications Degree in Chemical Engineering (Essential) Chartered Engineer status and PMP certification are also required 15-20 years of experience in pharmaceutical project execution, including both greenfield and brownfield developments Proven track record of managing cross-functional engineering teams and delivering complex capital projects Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, etc.) Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Familiarity with stage-gate project methodologies and capital project governance frameworks #LI-AM2