Project Manager - Equipment Development Group

Job ID: R-108775Company: LillyLocation: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of AmericaJob Type: Full TimeCategory: EngineeringPosted Date: 2026-07-24At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us. Position Brand Description:This position is in the Equipment Development Group (EDG), which is part of the Engineering Tech Center (ETC). The mission of EDG is to provide innovative automated machine and mechanical equipment solutions in support of the strategies of our customers across the global Eli Lilly research, development, and manufacturing groups. We integrate new and established technologies both internally and by facilitating external suppliers to create world-class solutions for a wide variety of technical challenges.The EDG Project Manager is part of the EDG project management team, administering all aspects of project delivery, resource scheduling, and vendor scheduling. The project manager takes the lead position of each dedicated project team and interacts with the customer to determine requirements, timeline, and budget. The project manager communicates with skill group members and EDG management throughout the project planning and delivery process to ensure the availability and proper allocation of personnel and participates in the project prioritization process. The project manager also communicates with external EDG/Lilly vendors to ensure appropriate capacity and staffing levels exist.Key Objectives/Deliverables:Initiate projects and gather customer/user requirements.Manage multiple capital equipment projects at any given time, including cost estimating and budget control for custom machine builds.Investigate and plan resource availability and leveling.Leverage external vendors to deliver project objectives.Conduct periodic vendor audits.Lead organizational continuous improvement initiatives.Participate and/or lead organizational safety initiatives.Lead cross-functional and multi-site project teams to deliver desired project outcomes.Basic Requirements:B.S. in Engineering or related-science fieldMinimum 3+ years' experience in equipment design project management, tracking and scheduling, and vendor/contract managementQualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1Additional Preferences:Understanding of automated manufacturing equipment design, fabrication, debugging, and site integration.Proficiency with computer systems including Microsoft Office products with a focus on MS Project.Demonstrated oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.Exposure to machine design, assembly, and factory acceptance testing.Familiarity with AutoCAD Inventor 3-D modeling and AutoCAD electrical software.PMP certification or equivalent formal project management training.Experience coordinating with controls and automation engineering teams (PLC/HMI) during machine design, build, and integration.Working knowledge of equipment qualification and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.Other Information: ~15% travel required, with some international travel.Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form () for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (View email address on click.appcast.io), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is$66,000 - $171,600Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.#WeAreLillySkillsproject managementequipment designvendor managementcapital equipment project managementcost estimationbudget controlmachine buildcontinuous improvementsafety initiativesautomated manufacturing equipmentmachine designfactory acceptance testingautocad inventorautocad electricalmicrosoft officems projectplc/hmi coordinationequipment qualificationequipment validationgmp compliancecross-functional team leadershiporal and written communicationinterpersonal skillspmp certification