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Program Manager at Tundra Technical Solutions Program Manager at Tundra Technical Solutions in Elwood, Kansas Posted in 4 days ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
Program Manager - Capital Projects | Pharma/Biotech Manufacturing ???? St. Joseph, MO (100% Onsite) ???? 24-Month Contract | High Likelihood of Extension or Conversion We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a large-scale manufacturing facility construction and commissioning project within a highly regulated pharma/biotech environment. This role will oversee end-to-end project execution for a major capital expansion initiative and serve as the primary point of coordination across engineering, operations, quality, validation, contractors, and executive stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead delivery of large capital projects ($80M-$100M+) from design through commissioning
Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasting, burn rates, and variance reporting
Oversee contractors, EPC firms, vendors, and subcontractors
Drive scope management, change control, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication
Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, quality, validation, and regulatory groups
Ensure compliance with GMP, HSE, and regulatory requirements throughout construction and startup activities
Support procurement, commissioning, qualification, and validation efforts
Required Experience:
? 10+ years of program/project management experience ? Large capital construction/project delivery experience in pharma, biotech, biologics, vaccine, or other regulated manufacturing environments ? Strong background with project scheduling, cost management, contractor oversight, and executive reporting ? Experience leading fully onsite project execution ? Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field ? PMP certification preferred
Preferred:
Vaccine manufacturing or biologics facility experience
Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project expertise
Experience with
IQ/OQ/PQ, GMP
systems, commissioning, and validation activities This is a high-visibility opportunity supporting a major long-term manufacturing buildout with strong potential for extension or full-time conversion. Open to relocation candidates. Apply if interested