Senior Project Manager (Manufacturing Facilities Construction)-Princeton, NJ

Senior Project Manager (Manufacturing Facilities Construction and Technology Transfer)

Location:  Princeton, NJ

Place of work: Hybrid

 

Are you ready to lead large-scale engineering projects that will shape the future of our manufacturing operations? To support our continued growth, the LCP (Large Capital Project) organization at dsm-firmenich in the Americas is preparing for a significant increase in workload over the next few years. As the company’s expert team in delivering large capital projects, we provide critical support to all business units. To ensure the successful execution of our expanding project portfolio, we are seeking talented individuals to join our team.

 

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager (Manufacturing Facilities Construction and Technology Transfer) at our Princeton facility.

 

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of projects related to engineering, procurement, construction, and startup, with a focus on installing new production lines and constructing greenfield factories. You will lead project planning and scheduling efforts, and co-own project outcomes. Depending on project size and portfolio needs, you may also take on the role of Senior Project Manager or Senior Engineering Manager. Our Princeton campus, which serves as our regional headquarters, includes two factories, offices, a warehouse, and laboratories.

 

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

 

Your key responsibilities:

• Safely deliver Large Capital Projects on time, on budget and in scope with travel up to 35%
• Collaborate with operation teams to deliver lean production plants
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary cross-functional project teams
• Master contractual partnerships to deliver successfully each workstreams and coordinate them
• Escalate risk to the leadership team and course correct as needed
• Carry out the role of a site Project Manager/Engineering Manager as the situations demand

 

This position is eligible for the dsm-firmenich Hybrid Working model, spending 2 - 3 days per week in office and the balance of the work week in a home office. You can potentially expect to spend 5 days a week on site during active construction periods. You must reside in a geography that is commutable via car to Princeton, NJ and, ideally, to Exton, PA and Newark, NJ. 

 

We bring

• A dynamic, exiting and growing business environment
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity, initiative in an open mindset
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally