Site Technical Project Manager

Avantor is looking for aSite Technical Project Managerto be responsible forleading the planning coordination and execution of technical operational and capital projectsin 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 OperationsFacilities 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 organizations 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.
• Identifyand 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 equipmentselection process improvements system upgrades and operational initiatives.
• Resolve technical issues that mayimpactproject 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 siteobjectives.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external customers.
• PMO Center of Excellence Partnership:
• Partner with the PMO Center of Excellence to implement andmaintainstandardized project management methodologies tools and best practices.
• Ensure site projectscomply withestablished 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 activitiescomply withcompany 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:
• Identifyopportunities 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.
• Assistwith the implementation of project management best practices across the organization.

What were looking for:

• Education:
• Bachelors degree preferred in Engineering Engineering Technology Construction Management Industrial Technology Operations Management ora relatedtechnical discipline.
• Experience:
• 2 years preferred of experience in project management project engineering operations manufacturing industrial services maintenance ora relatedtechnical 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.
• Proficiencywith 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.
• Proficiencywith 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.