Program Manager – Engineering Projects (Biotechnology)

Location: On site in Dunkirk, New York, United States. Monday–Friday during standard business hours, with flexibility subject to manager approval.

Annual base pay: $95,400–$106,000, plus discretionary bonus and equity award.

Company

hirify.global is a publicly traded biotechnology company developing cell and immunotherapy products, vaccines, and next-generation treatments for cancer and infectious diseases.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end delivery of facility, utility, infrastructure, and equipment projects from concept design and funding approval through construction, commissioning, qualification, and handover.
• Build and maintain integrated program plans covering scope, milestones, resources, budgets, risks, dependencies, and critical-path activities.
• Coordinate internal teams, contractors, vendors, design partners, and commissioning and qualification providers.
• Partner with Facilities, Manufacturing, Quality, EHS, Engineering, Validation, Operations, and Supply Chain to deliver compliant facility layouts and building systems.
• Lead construction progress reviews, change-order evaluation, issue resolution, safety monitoring, and capital-spend tracking.
• Coordinate CQV deliverables, audits, inspections, technical troubleshooting, executive updates, and GMP release approvals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a relevant field.
• At least 3 years of engineering program or project management experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or another regulated life sciences manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing multiple projects and cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
• Knowledge of facility and utility systems, including clean utilities, process gases, HVAC, and process equipment.
• Working knowledge of commissioning and validation principles, including URS, design reviews, FAT/SAT, and IQ/OQ/PQ documentation.
• Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office; ability to work in office, construction, and plant environments and lift up to 20 pounds.

Nice to have

• Experience with facility buildouts and equipment commissioning, qualification, and validation.
• Experience with capital or infrastructure projects involving construction, utilities, and equipment installation in cGMP environments.
• Experience with Waterfall and Agile or hybrid project management methodologies.
• PMP or another project management certification.
• Familiarity with CAD or BIM tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment with opportunities to work across different areas of the company.
• Professional development opportunities within a growing biopharmaceutical company.
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options, health and financial wellness programs, and an employee assistance program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and life insurance options.
• Paid time off, including 11 holidays, with vacation and health-pay provisions based on employee classification.