Manager, Project Executive

Hikma Pharmaceuticals

Manager, Project Executive managing engineering projects worth up to $100 million at Hikma Pharmaceuticals. Fostering team collaboration and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management and construction management within the pharmaceutical and chemical processing industries, with a strong focus on cost control, schedule management, and compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

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Hard Skills

Project Scope DevelopmentCost EstimationSchedule ManagementEngineering SolutionsProject Close-Out DocumentationResource OptimizationSupplier NegotiationSafety ComplianceAnalytical Problem SolvingTime Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryChemical ProcessingCapital ProjectsTotal Cost of OwnershipPlant StandardsEngineering GuidelinesHealth and Safety RegulationsEnvironmental Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.
Direct the implementation of capital projects through employees, temporary personnel and contractors.
Monitor costs and schedules of delegated projects.
Control costs and schedules of assigned projects.
Facilitate the development of complex project scopes, cost estimates and schedules in conjunction with requesting departments.
Provide engineered solutions for issues arising during project scope development.
Accountable towards the implementation of projects in conformance with plant standards for equipment, piping, instrumentation and automation, and plant drawings by leveraging talents of engineer and support personnel.
Provide technical support and resources to other site departments, as required.
Ensure that employees and temporary personnel assigned to projects have a thorough understanding of the design basis of assigned systems in order to provide technical support to the projects and are trained adequately to perform tasks efficiently and safely in accordance with engineering related Departmental Procedures (i.e., Project Engineering Guidelines and Practices).
Ensure that all work activities are completed in accordance with company and governmental safety, environmental and health rules, codes and guidelines. Ensure same for employees, temporary personnel and contractors assigned to projects.
Complete all required tasks for project close-out and documentation, including project archiving, financial close, O&M manual transmission to Maintenance, and related system training.
Maintain engagement with existing plant operations and organization to remain aware of current business needs, and standards of design and operation in the plant.
Collaborate with peers and functional Management Team in establishing key supplier relationships, oversight and governance and take a lead role in negotiating value with key suppliers and assisting in clearly defining services required.
Establish and monitor procedures and controls to ensure supplier interactions are value adding, appropriate and ethical, meeting all corporate guidelines and legal requirements.
Assess internal and external resource requirements to optimize for successful implementation of projects.
Use external resources when appropriate to supplement internal resources to deliver outputs and investments per the agreed timing and scope at the optimal Total Cost of Ownership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering
10 years’ experience in project management/construction management; preferably in finished pharmaceuticals or bulk pharmaceutical/chemical processing industry.
Must have experience with complex projects exceeding $5,000,000.
Demonstrated excellent analytical/problem solving skills.
Must be able to work in fast-paced, ever changing work environment.
Possess good time management skills and perform duties with limited direct supervision.
Must possess very strong interpersonal and communications skills, written and oral.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 4% of eligible pay. Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date). Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
11 company paid holidays
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
Employee discount program
Wellbeing rewards program
Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
Career advancement and growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Paid maternity and parental leave