Project Management - Senior Director

PerkinElmer is a company focused on improving patient lives by accelerating the delivery of life-changing therapies. They are seeking a Senior Director of Project Management who will provide strategic leadership and oversee complex capital projects within the Life Sciences and Advanced Manufacturing sectors, ensuring operational excellence and mentoring project leaders.

Responsibilities:

• Define project governance structures and act as the executive interface for client leadership
• Provide strategic guidance on capital deployment, risk mitigation, and value delivery
• Oversee project controls, vendor management, team leadership, and regulatory compliance
• Navigate complex stakeholder environments, including global teams and regulatory authorities
• Mentor and guide other Project Directors and senior project personnel across the portfolio
• Drive consistent use of PF methodologies and alignment with best practices championed by the VP, Project Management
• Lead all phases of mega-projects (> $200M TIC), including FEL, design, procurement, construction, CQV, and operations integration
• In collaboration with the VP, Project Management, manages a portfolio of large-scale capital projects across multiple geographies
• Develop long-term capital planning strategies to further client growth and operational goals
• Influence enterprise-level decision-making and investment prioritization
• Serve as a key advisor to client executive leadership on project risks, opportunities, and strategic direction
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks, steering committees, and executive reporting structures
• Represent the client in high-level negotiations and stakeholder engagements
• Oversee integration of multiple projects, ensuring consistency in execution, standards, and performance
• Drive alignment across engineering, operations, quality, regulatory, and commercial functions
• Lead cross-functional teams in resolving complex technical and operational challenges
• Anticipate and mitigate strategic, financial, and operational risks across the project portfolio
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory standards (GMP, FDA, ISO, EHS)
• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Oversee multi-million dollar capital budgets, ensuring financial discipline and value optimization
• Lead capital planning, forecasting, and investment analysis
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and value engineering across projects
• Mentor and develop project managers and cross-functional leaders
• Build high-performing teams and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration
• Lead succession planning and capability development for project delivery functions

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree (and/or Masters) in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• Minimum 13 - 20+ years of capital project experience with 10+ years leading large-scale life sciences projects >$200M TIC
• Expert knowledge of GMP-regulated capital delivery, operational readiness, and project governance
• Executive presence with strong financial, commercial, and organizational leadership skills
• Willingness to travel as required for client project assignments
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• We cannot employ anyone with an invalid driver's license
• MSCM, MEM, or PMP or other advanced certifications are strongly preferred