Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a major capital expansion project at a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in the Netherlands. This project will involve the installation and integration of filling, packaging, and compounding equipment. The contract will last 12-months with possible extension.

The successful candidate will take full ownership of the project life-cycle, managing the programme from concept design through to execution, commissioning, and final handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a large-scale facility expansion project.
• Manage all phases of the project, including planning, design, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and resource management.
• Coordinate activities across internal teams, engineering partners, contractors, and equipment suppliers.
• Ensure project objectives are achieved safely, on time, and within budget.
• Work closely with the dedicated Process Lead to ensure technical requirements are effectively incorporated into project execution.
• Drive decision-making and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain clear communication and reporting to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end large-scale capital projects within pharmaceutical environments.
• Strong project management expertise with a track record of successfully delivering complex design-and-build projects.
• Technical understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment, particularly within filling, packaging, compounding, or similar production environments.
• Ability to balance technical awareness with a strong focus on project delivery and stakeholder management.
• Experience managing significant CAPEX investments and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Willingness to be based on-site a minimum of four days per week.