Operational Readiness Program Manager - Quanta Consultancy Services : Job Details

Operational Readiness Program Manager - US, Ohio - 12 Month ContractThis is a fantastic opportunity for aOperational Readiness Program Manager to join our major, global pharmaceutical client on their latest new-build project based in Ohio, this is a large-scale greenfield capital project and investing more than $1bn.Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and execution of operational readiness across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, engineering, IT, and EH&S functions.
• Serve as the primary interface between capital project teams and operational functions to drive readiness milestones.
• Develop, maintain, and own the integrated operational readiness schedule, ensuring alignment with construction, CQV, and project delivery timelines.
• Identify and manage risks related to readiness activities; implement mitigation strategies to protect project critical paths.
• Provide visibility and accountability through regular reporting, dashboards, and stakeholder updates.
• Drive standardization and best practices across operational readiness workstreams.
• Coordinate knowledge transfer, procedure development, training, and facility/equipment handover.
• Support regulatory and quality inspection readiness planning and execution.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in operational readiness leadership for large-scale pharmaceutical or biotechnology facilities.
• PMP, CAPM, or other project management certification.
• Familiarity with project scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of GMP requirements and regulatory inspection processes.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with start-up of greenfield or brownfield facilities a plus.

If this role is of interest, please apply now!#LI-AN1#J-18808-Ljbffr