Director of Project Management

The Director of Project Management (PM) position is an exciting opportunity to join PM Group’s quickly growing Boston area team in Burlington, MA. Together we are sharing knowledge, learning, growing and continuing to be an integral part of supporting PM Group’s ongoing expansion in the US. Our office is executing cutting-edge projects for the Life Sciences industry – from feasibility through qualification – for both local and international clients. With our clients and partners, we will deliver projects that improve the everyday lives of people across the globe.

This is a senior level leadership position within PM Group and we are looking for a professional who enjoys client interaction, facilitating business growth and supporting client development. Comprehensive technical knowledge of the entire project delivery life cycle (from first contact through proposal preparation and project execution) and the ability to support business development activities is crucial.  Additionally, as a management position the role requires the ability to inspire confidence in staff while providing mentorship, continued education opportunities and ensuring project delivery excellence.  The successful individual will have proven experience working on process and MEP type projects, leading multi-discipline projects and engineering & architecture design teams.  Expect project work to include all levels of qualification from design to completion and project sizes will vary and the duties of the role require periotic travel to client sites.

PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 3,600 people.  We are world leaders in the pharma, food, biotech, medical technology and mission critical sectors. From our network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US, we work with the world's leading organizations.  We are focused on growing a sustainable business centered on our people, our clients and trade partners.

• Provide Leadership to the PM Group Project Management Team
• Act as an ambassador for the company as you interact with our clients and provide excellent project delivery services
• Lead, execute and oversee projects directly and through the supervision of other PM team members
• Manage and mentor the Project Management team
• Focus on building and retaining a key core team through recruitment, training and mentoring
• Ensure good departmental communications including current office and company information
• Lead planning and allocation of resources to meet project management requirements at both the office and client sites
• Develop and maintain client relationships via client outreach, external presentations, participation in technical committees, etc.
• Generate scopes of work, project proposals, schedules and cost estimates
• Present to clients, industry leaders, academics and students on relevant topics
• Lead the project delivery strategy development & delivery through the entire project life cycle
• Interact with Senior Management in a constructive manner while preserving the scope and resources on projects
• Maintain and drive quality standards within the discipline
• Identify and drive needed improvements that support the development of the project delivery Community on PM Group’s internal platforms
• Special projects as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in science or an engineering discipline is required; an advanced degree is preferred
• 15 Years of experience working within a CGMP regulated environment
• Previous experience providing project management services to clients 
• Experience functioning as a Team Leader supporting multiple life science (Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, etc.) design projects
• Proven understanding of project execution methodologies for CGMP life science facilities
• Good time management skills
• Strong work ethic, self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality
• A forward planner who identifies and resolves project issues
• Ability to critically assesses own performance and the performance of others
• Broad experience in interdisciplinary coordination on projects in the life sciences industry
• Excellent communication, documentation & people skills
• Good organizational and leadership skills
• Flexible and willing to travel to meet project and company requirements as needed

All of your information is confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why PM Group?

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy. Click here to read more in our Corporate Responsibility and Heath, Safety & Well-being Report 2023.

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.

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