Project Engineer/Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

About Company:

JC Automation Corp. (JCA) was founded in 1997 with the mission of filling a gap between technology and regulatory requirements in the life science manufacturing industry. The company offers highly capable resources at an affordable cost to build solutions and execute projects in: Automation, Control Systems Integration, Information Technology, System Integration and Regulatory Compliance.

JCA is a HUBZone Certified Small Business Firm, NMSDC Certified Minority Business Enterprise, and Certified Critical Industry Supplier. It’s mission is to add value by delivering quality services & solutions on time all the time by transforming processes & technology into business advantages.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a PMO-driven Project Lead to manage the CTF2 Flexibility Program end-to-end, ensuring governance, coordination, visibility, and delivery across all workstreams — from design through construction, commissioning, and handover to manufacturing.

This role combines program orchestration with hands-on execution support. It requires strong PM discipline, stakeholder management, executive dashboard capabilities, and budget control. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to move beyond reporting and actively support delivery across multiple workstreams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program Governance & PMO Execution: Establish and run the PMO framework for the program: stage-gate governance, RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies), and change control governance. Own weekly core team (Tier 3) and monthly SteerCo (Tier 4) cadence. Drive decision-making forums and timely follow-ups.
• End-to-End Program Coordination: Orchestrate all phases — concept/design, engineering & procurement, construction & installation, commissioning/validation, and handover to manufacturing. Integrate inputs from Engineering/Facilities, Manufacturing, Quality/Validation, and Procurement/Finance.
• Stakeholder Management: Interface with Directors, SLT, Project Managers, Technical Services/QA, and vendors & contractors. Ensure alignment, manage escalations, and drive timely decisions across all levels.
• Schedule, Budget & Performance Control: Own and maintain the integrated master schedule (Smartsheet / MS Project). Track budget vs. actuals, flag variances, and maintain critical path visibility. Proactively identify and manage risks with mitigation plans.
• Dashboards & Reporting: Build and maintain executive dashboards using Smartsheet (program tracking) and Power BI (KPI visualization). Deliver weekly RAG status reports and monthly executive updates. Ensure single source of truth across all program workstreams.
• Regulatory & Documentation: Support change control initiation, impact assessment, and closure. Ensure alignment with GMP and data integrity requirements. Coordinate documentation readiness for commissioning, validation, and audit/inspection activities.
• Execution Support: Support PMs and workstreams in planning, sequencing, and issue resolution. Coordinate with vendors and step in where needed to unblock execution.
• PMO Relaunch Support: Contribute to PMO relaunch by developing templates, standardizing governance, and enabling portfolio visibility. Drive adoption of PMO tools and processes across cross-functional teams.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Proven experience running PMO frameworks across multi-workstream programs (not limited to single-project PM).
• Hands-on ownership of integrated schedules, budget tracking/variance analysis, and critical path management.
• Advanced experience with Smartsheet and Power BI; ability to build executive-ready dashboards.
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with Directors, senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external vendors.
• Strong meeting facilitation and escalation management skills.
• Experience in pharma or regulated industry with direct exposure to Change Control and GMP requirements.
• Execution-oriented profile — must demonstrate ability to actively support delivery, not only reporting.

Preferred

• Experience in OSD (Oral Solid Dosage) manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Weigh & Dispense, bulk packaging, or utility infrastructure projects.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience supporting PMO relaunches or portfolio standardization initiatives.

SKILLS

Technical Skills

• Smartsheet — program tracking, dashboards, and portfolio reporting
• Power BI — KPI visualization and executive reporting
• MS Project or equivalent — integrated schedule management
• RAID management, stage-gate governance, and change control processes
• Budget control and variance analysis
• GMP / data integrity awareness in regulated manufacturing environments

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and program-level decision-making
• Executive-level communication and stakeholder alignment
• Proactive risk identification and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to drive accountability across cross-functional teams
• Execution-oriented — capable of moving from planning to hands-on delivery when needed
• Organized and detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously