Sr Capital Projects Manager in Leiden

Sr Capital Projects Manager The Senior Capital Projects Manager leads major capital investment projects (€20M+) and drives the development and continuous improvement of HAL's Project Management Office (PMO).

The position combines project leadership, governance, and portfolio oversight to ensure successful delivery of strategic projects and sustainable project management practices across the organization.

The Senior Capital Projects Manager works closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, and external partners to deliver business objectives and strengthen project management capabilities across HAL.

Relocation support may be available for exceptional international candidates.

• Your tasks
• Project leadership
• Lead end-to-end delivery of major capital investment projects (€20M+) from business case development through execution, commissioning, operational handover, and lifecycle management.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, resource forecasts, and risk to deliver agreed scope, quality, timeline, and cost objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage project dependencies, risks, issues, and escalations to achieve key business and project milestones.
• Drive project governance, performance monitoring, and KPI-based reporting, providing clear and timely updates to Steer Co, senior leadership, and key stakeholders.
• Deliver complex manufacturing, facility, and infrastructure projects that support HAL's strategic objectives.
• PMO & Governance
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve HAL's PMO, including governance, project standards, tools, and reporting.
• Drive portfolio management, project prioritization, resource planning, and executive decision-making processes.
• Develop KPI dashboards and portfolio reports and facilitate governance and project review meetings.
• Train and mentor HAL employees, standardize project management practices, and promote PMO best practices across the organization.
• Stakeholder Management
• Build and manage strong relationships with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, suppliers, contractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional project teams including Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Technical Services, Validation, Regulatory Affairs, and Finance.
• Align project execution with business objectives and serve as a trusted advisor to project teams and stakeholders.
• Facilitate Steer Co and governance meetings to support effective project oversight and executive decision-making.
• Communicate project status, progress, risks, mitigation plans, and recommendations clearly to all levels of the organization.
• Manage external partners, including equipment suppliers, engineering firms & consultants.
• Risk & Compliance Management
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and opportunities, ensuring effective mitigation and escalation where required.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Conduct scenario planning and portfolio impact assessments.
• Ensure effective change control and scope management practices.
• Ensure all projects comply with GMP, EHS, quality, validation, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure successful completion of FAT, SAT, Commissioning, Qualification, and Operational Readiness activities.
• Continuous improvement
• Lead initiatives to improve project delivery capabilities and organizational maturity.
• Implement lessons learned and best practices across the portfolio.
• Support digital transformation and implementation of PMO tools and reporting solutions.
• Mentor and coach project managers and project team members.

You have
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Manufacturing, or related discipline.

• 10+ years of project management experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or other highly regulated environments; Six Sigma Black Belt certification is highly preferred.
• Proven track record delivering complex capital projects (€20M+) and leading cross-functional programs.
• Experience establishing and developing PMO capabilities, including portfolio governance and project prioritization.
• Strong knowledge of GMP-regulated environments and pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, and commercialization processes, including Computer System Validation (CSV), Annex 1 requirements, and sterile injectable manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to drive quality and compliance initiatives in pharmaceutical operations; experience with Track Wise and other quality management platforms is considered a strong advantage.
• Experience managing senior stakeholders, governance committees, engineering partners, OEMs, EPCM firms, and contractors.
• Proficient in project and portfolio management tools (e. g., MS Project, Smartsheet); PMP/Prince 2 certification required.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is an advantage.