Project Controls Manager - Project Farma

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs.  With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job Title

Project Controls Manager - Project Farma

Location(s)

Customer Site - NC, Greenville, NC, Huntsville, AL, Raleigh, NC

Job Description

Project Farma’s purpose is to   improve patient lives by accelerating   the delivery of life-changing   therapies .   We   accomplish   this   through the   successful execution of high-quality life sciences projects across the full project lifecycle. Project Farma (PF) team   members   collaborate   with cross-functional teams to build trusted client relationships, deliver   an exceptional customer experience, and   contribute   to business growth by   identifying   opportunities and applying data-driven insights to support project planning, cost, schedule, and performance management.   

The successful candidate will reside within 50 miles of Raleigh, NC, and be willing to travel domestically to meet client project requests. 

This role contributes to   organizational success by supporting financial performance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvemen t, while also investing in people throug

h mentorship, knowledge sharing, and professional development.  

All team members are expected to embody Project Farma’s values by being   curious ,   personable , and   unselfish , while   maintaining   a strong commitment to a   Patient Focused and People First mindset .  

The   Project Controls   Manager /Sr. Manager   is responsible for   leading teams and overseeing the execution of work aligned to project, client, and business   objectives . This role balances   people   leadership with operational accountability, including coaching, performance management, resource planning, and ensuring high-quality delivery within defined scope, timelines, and budget. At more senior levels, this role provides experienced leadership and operational oversight across multiple projects or functional areas, with accountability for team performance, talent development, and consistent execution of business priorities, while partnering with senior leaders to drive continuous improvement, scalability, and organizational effectiveness .  

Key Responsibilities  

As a Project Controls   Manager /Sr. Manager ,   you will work collaboratively with clients, vendors, contractors, and other Project Farma Team Members to   lead   projects related to biomanufacturing across the entire engineering lifecycle. You will apply your   advanced   technical skills to meet project team and client needs for   all project controls deliverables.  

Y ou will  be responsible for  delivering   high quality work, forming and maintaining  and  maintaining  valuable, long-term relationships with our clients, and continually strengthening your technical and industry knowledge. Additionally, you will lead a team of project engineers in both performance and deliverable   including but not limited to:   

• Summary project plans and milestone management reports  

• Detailed project execution schedules   

• Activity tracking and variance reports   

• Budget estimates, project cost   reports  and forecast trend analysis reports   

• Issue, risks and scenario analysis reports  

• Scope and change management impact analysis reports  

• Comprehensive monthly project status reports  

PROJECT CONTROLS EXECUTION    

• Analy sis of   complex project data and then deliver clear,  articulate  and concise messages in a compelling manner to support decision making.   

• Independently prepare project controls reports, dashboards, and management summaries , and performance metrics.  

• Utilize   and integrate   inputs from Project Coordinators, field teams,   vendors, and cross functional   stakeholders   while  maintaining   accountability for final project controls outputs .  

• Communicate   project   status,   schedule   impacts, and field decisions promptly while highlighting downstream impacts to scope, cost, schedule, and resources.  

• Provide hands-on support and troubleshooting for clients navigating the engineering life cycle of  cutting-edge  equipment and manufacturing processes.   

• Develop   project   tools such as site dashboards,   detailed schedules,   deliverable trackers, etc.    

• Perform due diligence   and quality checks  on subject domains to generate high-quality project deliverables.   

• Proactively  identify  and escalate roadblocks and  utilize  critical thinking skills and knowledge of problem-solving skills to  identify  creative solutions to those problems and roadblocks.  

Continually develop a technical aptitude of project controls services within the life-science space including but not limited to:  

• Capital  p roject   m anagement  (CAPEX) for new/existing facility builds  
• F acility   shutdowns/turnarounds  
• Tech nology   t ransfers  
• Enterprise system integrations  
• Validation Life Cycle, including Commissioning and Qualification, Process Validation, Computer System Validation, etc.   
• Quality, Regulatory, and Compliance   
• GxP  Automated Systems    
• Quality Control, including commercial  and construction  
• Operational readiness   

SCHEDULE, COST & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT    

• Lead and   maintain   integrated project schedule s , including baseline management, updates,   metrics   establishment   and look-ahead planning .  

• Directly develop,  maintain , and update project schedules, cost models, progress tracking tools, and performance reports .  

• Perform detailed schedule logic updates, progress status, forecasting, variance analysis, and recovery planning .  

• Track   and challenge   installed quantities, productivity, and earned value s   to support  accurate  cost and schedule forecasting  

• Monitor cost performance, change impacts, and forecast trends in coordination with the Project Manager .  

• Identify  schedule and cost variances, risks, and opportunities, and recommend mitigation or recovery actions   

REPORTING & ANALYTICS    

• Prepare and issue weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc internal and external project controls reports   

• Develop and  maintain  project dashboards and performance metrics aligned with project and corporate requirements   

• Conduct in-depth analysis of schedule, cost, and performance data to support proactive decision-making   

• Review, challenge, and enhance weekly, monthly, and   ad ‑ hoc   project controls reports.  

SYSTEM, STANDARDS & DATA INTEGRITY     

• Design, I mplement and  maintain  approved project controls systems, coding structures, and procedures on the project   

• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of all project controls data across systems and reports   

• Provide guidance to project teams on project controls processes, data requirements, and reporting standards   

• Support continuous improvement of project-level controls workflows and reporting efficiency   

 
    STAKEHOLDER & TEAM LEADERSHIP    

• Create alignment with cross-functional client departments including but not limited to Design, Construction, Validation, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering   groups .   

• Direct and coordinate project controls support activities, defining required inputs, formats, and timelines   

• Review and  validate  inputs provided by Project Coordinators, including quantities, progress updates, and documentation, prior to incorporation into project controls systems   

• Direct and coordinate project controls activities, defining inputs, formats, and timelines.  

• Provide  ongoing guidance and feedback to Project Coordinators to ensure data accuracy and consistency   

• Coordinate closely with other teams to ensure field execution is accurately reflected in project controls   

• Lead initiatives and projects by ensuring Team Members understand team and individual goals and responsibilities, managing priorities, and ensuring  timely  and high-quality completion of work.   

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert providing technical direction, training,   mentorship,   career development, and performance assessments for project Team Members.   

• Develop strategies for the success of the service line or market target such as planning, scheduling, estimating, monitoring, progress measurement, risk management, training, and reporting procedures.   

• Manage new and existing client accounts,  focus  on project delivery, actively  seeking  to  maintain  and grow accounts in line with organizational growth targets.   

Attributes for Success  

• Technical Delivery : Applies advanced technical knowledge and professional   expertise    

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement : Seeks better ways, adapts to change and champions   new ideas .   

• Customer Focus & Professionalism :   Represents   PF with consistent professionalism,   appropriate escalation   and respect for internal stakeholders, even during high stress delivery situations

• Integrity & Humility :   Demonstrates   self-awareness   and puts PF mission above ego    

• Collaboration & Communication :   Communicates clearly and proactively and drives transparent alignment with clients.    

• Project Execution : Delivers reliably, manages   priorities   and drives for   high quality   outcomes   

• Growth Mindset : Shows openness to   new ideas ,   feedback   and change  

Experience Required  

• Bachelor’s Degree (and/or Masters) in technical Sciences, Engineering, Regulatory or related discipline OR a combination of equivalent experience project controls, general construction, cGMP facility start-up, project  management  and/or comparable military experience.   

• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera P6, and/or Smartsheet  is a   plus.  

• 4-16+   Years of Experience   required  

• Willingness to travel as   required   for client project assignments.  

Other Preferred  

• Project Management Professional (PMP)   Certification    

Project Farma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for current or future work visas for this position. This position may require significant travel to support project and business needs. We cannot employ anyone with an invalid driver's license.

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $94,000 - $203,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be   determined   by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.  

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.