Senior Manager, Project Management
Jacksonville, FL - 100% onsite
Contract-to-hire
Job Description: The Senior Manager will lead all aspects of large-scale capital design and construction projects for the Medical Device Company in Jacksonville, providing direct site leadership and coordination across engineering, operations, quality, EHS, finance, procurement, facilities, and external partners. This includes defining project scope, developing schedules, securing resources, managing site stakeholder alignment, and ensuring project execution supports the needs of the local manufacturing and business environment. This individual will be responsible for leading a site-specific portfolio of capital, infrastructure, and compliance-driven projects that support local business operations. This position leads planning, execution, and delivery to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting quality, regulatory, and site operational requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
· 10 years or more of proven experience in Engineering, Project Management, or Manufacturing, with a focus on operational excellence and team leadership
· Demonstrated experience in leading projects or programs within a regulated manufacturing environment, including planning, execution, and compliance.
· Solid understanding of manufacturing processes in FDA-regulated environments, including design, startup, and operational phases.
· Consistent track record to lead cross-functional teams, coordinate efforts across different departments, and ensure project delivery on time and within budget.
· Experience with financial management related to project or operational budgets, resource planning, and forecasting.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Microsoft Project and PowerPoint.
· Familiarity with Front-End Loading Best Practices.
· Project Management Certification preferred.
· LEED AP certification is preferred.
· This position will require up to 10% domestic travel.
Responsibilities:
· Lead and coordinate project execution for the Jacksonville Medical Device site following IDEA and FPX, ensuring all deliverables align with site safety, cost, schedule, quality, compliance, and operational benchmarks.
· Apply the project execution plan methodology to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks that may impact local manufacturing operations, business continuity, or site readiness.
· Facilitate comprehensive project planning, tracking, and reporting against FPOs to ensure successful delivery of the site portfolio and related programs.
· Manage site customer interactions, contractor relationships, vendor performance, and communications to ensure stakeholder alignment and accountability.
· Lead all aspects of the Jacksonville Medical Device project portfolio, ensuring delivery in accordance with local site priorities, regulatory expectations, and organizational benchmarks.
· Supervise or support other project leads, stepping into the role of Senior Project Lead when required to ensure consistency, escalation discipline, and excellence in project delivery.
· Drive the application of standard processes and continuous improvement in project management practices within the site portfolio.
· Demonstrate proactive leadership by managing project teams, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and fostering collaboration among site functions and regional partners.
· Act as the primary point of contact for assigned site projects, ensuring seamless integration of technical, financial, compliance, and operational requirements.
· Provide strategic yet hands-on leadership with strong risk management, clear stakeholder communication, and a focus on delivering Jacksonville Medical Device projects safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Pay: $80.00 - $100.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
