Senior Manager, Project Controls Planning (Life Science), Project & Development Services

• Provide portfolio- and program-level oversight of planning and scheduling services across multiple life sciences capital projects and mega-programs.
• Establish scheduling governance frameworks, standards, reporting structures, and delivery strategies that support effective program execution and decision-making.
• Serve as a senior advisor to client executives and project leadership on schedule performance, forecasting, schedule risk, mitigation strategies, and recovery planning.
• Oversee development and implementation of integrated master schedules spanning engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities.
• Guide complex schedule analyses, including trend analysis, scenario modeling, schedule risk assessments, and strategic planning efforts.
• Drive consistency of scheduling practices, methodologies, and reporting across projects, teams, and client programs.
• Mentor, develop, and oversee Managers and senior scheduling professionals while influencing staffing, resourcing, and organizational development strategies.
• Partner with client stakeholders, project leadership, and delivery teams to identify program risks, constraints, and opportunities impacting overall delivery objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field. Master's degree preferred. Certification preferred.
• Thirteen or more years of progressive planning and scheduling experience, including at least two years of management experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading planning and scheduling functions for large, complex capital programs, preferably within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting portfolios or programs with individual project values in excess of $1 billion preferred.
• Expert knowledge of scheduling techniques, critical path methodology, schedule forecasting, schedule risk analysis, and program-level performance management.
• Proven ability to establish scheduling governance frameworks and influence project delivery strategies across large organizations and stakeholder groups.
• Strong executive-level consulting, client relationship management, and strategic advisory capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 and related scheduling and analytics platforms.
• Knowledge of commissioning, qualification, performance qualification (PQ), startup, operational readiness, and facility turnover planning within regulated life sciences environments is highly desirable.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

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