Amsterdam | Project Manager Engineering | CapeX | Manufacturing | cGMP | Equipment Life cycle

Your new role

We are seeking an organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Project Manager Engineering to lead and execute small to medium-sized bio-pharmaceutical projects at our Amsterdam manufacturing site. The role involves managing projects from definition to handover, ensuring they meet safety, quality, capital, and schedule requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the entire project lifecycle for equipment, facilities, and utilities CapEx projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies and present proposals.
• Develop and implement project plans, guiding multidisciplinary teams.
• Oversee construction and technical activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
• Ensure projects align with organizational and industry standards.
• Lead risk analysis and continuous improvement processes.
• Deliver project presentations to stakeholders.

What you’ll need to succeed

• MSc/BSc in Engineering or Technology.
• 5+ years of Technical Project Management experience in relevant industries (Pharma/Biotech/Medical Device/Chemical/Food/Semiconductor).
• Preferred certifications: CAPM, PMP, or PRINCE II.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (Microsoft Project).
• Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with GAMP validation model and ASTM E2500.
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills.
• High emotional intelligence and negotiation skills.

What you’ll get in return

Hays Detachering | This is a project that will start with a contract for 12 months through Hays. Extension to stay within the department is anticipated. At this position, you will get a competitive salary and your travel expenses are covered.

Your new company

Kite, a Gilead company, is dedicated to achieving one of the most ambitious goals of 21st century medicine: curing cancer. This mission is at the heart of everything they do, from early research to product development. Kite has been at the forefront of cancer immunotherapy and today are a leader in engineered T cell therapy, changing the paradigm of cancer treatment with what is potentially the biggest breakthrough since the introduction of combination chemotherapy more than 60 years ago. With an unrelenting drive and a singular focus on cell therapy, our team is executing on our strategy to bring life-saving therapies to patients.

With their brand-new production site in Hoofddorp and the R&D laboratories in Amsterdam, Kite is dreaming big. Now you can get the chance to be a part of this journey.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role as Project Manager Engineering, click ‘Apply now’ to send an up-to-date CV, or give Tom a call on 0628837634! Is this job isn’t quite right for you, but are you still looking for a new position? Please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.