Deputy Manager Projects (Mechanical/Chemical)

Position: Deputy Manager Projects (Mechanical/Chemical)
Location: Pune
Experience: 912 Years
Qualification: B.Tech / M.Tech – Chemical / Biotechnology
Reporting to: Project Manager

Role Overview

The position involves execution of pharmaceutical equipment and sterile processing system projects within GMP-regulated environments. The role will support end-to-end project execution, including URS review, design coordination, FAT/SAT, installation, commissioning and project closure.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute pharmaceutical equipment and skid-based system projects in the 5–30 Cr range.
• Review URS and support project timelines, execution plans and risk registers.
• Coordinate with design, manufacturing, QA/QC, procurement and service teams.
• Review GA drawings, P&IDs, 3D models and BOMs.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GEP and ASME BPE requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors and handle technical clarifications and follow-ups.
• Coordinate FAT/SAT activities.
• Supervise installation and commissioning at site.
• Track project schedules using MS Project and provide progress reports.
• Support change management, variation tracking, cost monitoring and budget adherence.
• Ensure documentation readiness for qualification and validation.
• Manage 2–3 parallel projects under supervision.

Required Experience

• 9–12 years of experience in pharmaceutical equipment manufacturing, EPC projects or biotech engineering.
• Experience in execution of GMP-regulated capital equipment projects.
• Exposure to sterile systems, pharmaceutical utilities and skid-based systems.
• Experience in FAT/SAT coordination and site execution.
• Experience in vendor coordination and cross-functional team interaction.
• International project exposure, particularly EU / Middle East, will be an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of GMP/cGMP and ASME BPE.
• Knowledge of PW, WFI, clean steam and sterile processing systems.
• Exposure to skid-based modular equipment and bioprocess vessels/processing skids.
• Proficiency in P&ID, GA and fabrication drawing review.
• Knowledge of FAT/SAT documentation, engineering documentation and validation support.
• Basic exposure to 3D model coordination tools.
• Working knowledge of MS Project and project cost/budget tracking.