Project Development Manager Jobs in Indiana
Project Development Manager jobs in Indiana are active and concentrated in the state's energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors, with openings at every level from early-career coordinators to senior program leads. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville are the heaviest hiring centers, anchored by established employers such as Duke Energy Indiana, Eli Lilly, and Cummins. The most in-demand specialties are renewable energy development, capital project planning, and large-scale industrial project management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we know time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today: time to get life-saving therapies to patients faster; reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows; and saving time spent addressing erroneous or complex results.
We are partners in time and accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation. We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory.
It’s all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And we’re just beginning. Working together, let’s put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
The Project Manager, R&D New Product Development is responsible for leading new product development and sustaining projects within the Biopharma Solutions portfolio, including particle counting, centrifugation, and cell health technologies. The incumbent drives project execution through effective planning, risk management, cross-functional coordination, and stakeholder communication to ensure project objectives are achieved on time, within scope, and within budget. The Project Manager applies project management best practices to monitor progress, resolve issues, and communicate project status while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the PMO and organization.
This position reports to the BioPharma Solutions Senior Manager PMO and is part of the R&D PMO located in Indianapolis, IN and will be an on-site role.
In the Project Manager role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Lead cross-functional teams to plan and execute new product development and sustaining projects within the BioPharma Solutions portfolio, ensuring successful project delivery and product release.
- Partner with functional leaders to establish project scope, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans while driving alignment across project teams and stakeholders.
- Apply the Danaher Business System (DBS) to develop project metrics, utilize Daily Management, monitor project performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Communicate project status, risks, issues, and mitigation plans to project teams and stakeholders, escalating execution risks as appropriate.
- Build collaborative relationships across functions to support effective project execution and achievement of project objectives.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related technical field.
- Prefer 5+ years of experience in the life sciences, diagnostics, medical device, or related regulated industry.
- Prefer 3+ years of experience leading complex product development programs from concept through commercialization.
- Demonstrated experience applying design control processes and product lifecycle management within a regulated environment.
- Experience utilizing complex program management methodologies, tools, and best practices to drive cross-functional product development initiatives.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel – up to 15% travel, overnight, within territory or locations
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- PMP certification
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
#LI-ND19
#thisisbelonging
#thebestteamisdiverse
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we know time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today: time to get life-saving therapies to patients faster; reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows; and saving time spent addressing erroneous or complex results.
We are partners in time and accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation. We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory.
It’s all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And we’re just beginning. Working together, let’s put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
The Project Manager, R&D New Product Development is responsible for leading new product development and sustaining projects within the Biopharma Solutions portfolio, including particle counting, centrifugation, and cell health technologies. The incumbent drives project execution through effective planning, risk management, cross-functional coordination, and stakeholder communication to ensure project objectives are achieved on time, within scope, and within budget. The Project Manager applies project management best practices to monitor progress, resolve issues, and communicate project status while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the PMO and organization.
This position reports to the BioPharma Solutions Senior Manager PMO and is part of the R&D PMO located in Indianapolis, IN and will be an on-site role.
In the Project Manager role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Lead cross-functional teams to plan and execute new product development and sustaining projects within the BioPharma Solutions portfolio, ensuring successful project delivery and product release.
- Partner with functional leaders to establish project scope, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans while driving alignment across project teams and stakeholders.
- Apply the Danaher Business System (DBS) to develop project metrics, utilize Daily Management, monitor project performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Communicate project status, risks, issues, and mitigation plans to project teams and stakeholders, escalating execution risks as appropriate.
- Build collaborative relationships across functions to support effective project execution and achievement of project objectives.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related technical field.
- Prefer 5+ years of experience in the life sciences, diagnostics, medical device, or related regulated industry.
- Prefer 3+ years of experience leading complex product development programs from concept through commercialization.
- Demonstrated experience applying design control processes and product lifecycle management within a regulated environment.
- Experience utilizing complex program management methodologies, tools, and best practices to drive cross-functional product development initiatives.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel – up to 15% travel, overnight, within territory or locations
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- PMP certification
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
#LI-ND19
#thisisbelonging
#thebestteamisdiverse
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
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Project Development Manager Job Market in Indiana
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What Indiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project development manager jobs across Indiana.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
- PMP certification or active progress toward Project Management Professional credentialing
- Five or more years managing capital or infrastructure projects from initiation to closeout
- Demonstrated experience building project budgets, schedules, and resource plans independently
- Proficiency with project management platforms such as MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent tools
- Strong stakeholder communication skills across cross-functional and executive-level teams
Project Development Manager Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project development manager in Indiana?
Most project development managers in Indiana start with a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or construction management, then build several years of project coordination or analyst experience before moving into a manager role. The Project Management Professional certification, administered by the Project Management Institute, is the credential most Indiana employers require or strongly prefer for manager-level positions. Indiana has no state-issued license specific to this role.
How much do project development managers make in Indiana?
Project development managers in Indiana earn a median of about $95,020 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,120 for the lowest 10% to over $149,350 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire project development managers in Indiana?
Companies currently hiring project development managers in Indiana include D.R. Horton, V3 Companies, and City of Greenwood, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Indiana's concentration of energy utilities, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and heavy industrial firms means demand for this role is distributed across multiple sectors rather than a single dominant industry.
Which Indiana cities have the most project development manager jobs?
Indianapolis, Indiana, and Greenwood have the most project development manager openings in Indiana. Indianapolis drives the largest share of demand as the state capital and home to major corporate headquarters across energy, life sciences, and infrastructure, while Fort Wayne and Evansville contribute openings tied to regional manufacturing, utilities, and public works projects anchored by large employers in those metros.
Are there remote project development manager jobs in Indiana?
Yes, and more than some project roles allow, since planning, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination work can often be done off-site, even if site visits are still required at key milestones. About 50% of project development manager openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. The planning, reporting, and vendor coordination portions of the role are most commonly performed remotely, while permitting reviews and site assessments typically require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a project development manager in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a project coordinator or project analyst role at one of Indiana's large capital-intensive employers, such as a utility, a contract manufacturer, or a hospital system, where structured mentorship and exposure to full project lifecycles are common. Cummins and Duke Energy Indiana are among the Indiana employers known for rotational and associate program tracks that bring newer professionals into project management pipelines. A PMP associate credential or a completed portfolio of small-scale projects demonstrating schedule and budget ownership can meaningfully strengthen an application at this stage.
Where can I find and apply to project development manager jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to project development manager jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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