Project Management Lead Jobs in New Jersey
Project Management Lead jobs in New Jersey are open across Jersey City, Princeton, and Morristown and other New Jersey metros, with employers like Citi, Sanofi, and Ralph Lauren hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description:
The Lead Validation Engineer leads GMP equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification projects supporting large-molecule biologics manufacturing. This role supports upstream and downstream processes and ensures projects are executed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end CQV execution for GMP equipment projects, managing activities from installation through IQ, OQ, and PQ for biologics manufacturing systems including bioreactors, media/buffer preparation, chromatography, filtration, and associated utilities.
- Drive project planning and execution, developing and maintaining integrated schedules, budgets, and resource plans while proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to support on-time, compliant delivery.
- Coordinate and direct cross-functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, MSAT, Quality, Validation, Automation, and vendors) to ensure alignment on technical requirements, execution strategy, and readiness for qualification milestones.
- Ensure full regulatory and quality compliance, including adherence to cGMP, biosafety requirements, and site quality systems; review and approve URSs, FAT/SAT documentation, installation packages, and qualification protocols.
- Serve as the primary technical and communication lead for equipment CQV activities, providing regular status updates to stakeholders and supporting change controls, deviations, and CAPAs related to equipment implementation and qualification.
- Lead CQV activities for facility and utility upgrade projects, including AHU replacements, boiler replacements, generator improvements, clean steam generator replacements, RODI (reverse osmosis deionized) water skid upgrades, parts washer upgrades, and installation and qualification of autoclaves.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CQV, PMP) preferred
- 7+ years of progressive experience in Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) within GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated experience leading GMP equipment and utility projects from installation through IQ, OQ, and PQ, supporting biologics manufacturing processes such as CHO cell culture, media/buffer preparation, chromatography, filtration, and clean utilities
- Strong working knowledge of cGMP regulations, biosafety requirements, and site quality systems, with experience supporting regulatory inspections and audit readiness
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and vendor partners, manage project schedules and budgets, and communicate technical status, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders
- Hands-on experience reviewing and approving URSs, FAT/SAT documentation, installation packages, qualification protocols, and supporting change controls, deviations, and CAPAs
- Preferred experience supporting facility and utility upgrade projects, including AHU replacements, boiler replacements, generator improvements, clean steam generator replacements, RODI water skid upgrades, parts washer upgrades, and installation/qualification of autoclaves
Job Description:
The Lead Validation Engineer leads GMP equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification projects supporting large-molecule biologics manufacturing. This role supports upstream and downstream processes and ensures projects are executed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end CQV execution for GMP equipment projects, managing activities from installation through IQ, OQ, and PQ for biologics manufacturing systems including bioreactors, media/buffer preparation, chromatography, filtration, and associated utilities.
- Drive project planning and execution, developing and maintaining integrated schedules, budgets, and resource plans while proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to support on-time, compliant delivery.
- Coordinate and direct cross-functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, MSAT, Quality, Validation, Automation, and vendors) to ensure alignment on technical requirements, execution strategy, and readiness for qualification milestones.
- Ensure full regulatory and quality compliance, including adherence to cGMP, biosafety requirements, and site quality systems; review and approve URSs, FAT/SAT documentation, installation packages, and qualification protocols.
- Serve as the primary technical and communication lead for equipment CQV activities, providing regular status updates to stakeholders and supporting change controls, deviations, and CAPAs related to equipment implementation and qualification.
- Lead CQV activities for facility and utility upgrade projects, including AHU replacements, boiler replacements, generator improvements, clean steam generator replacements, RODI (reverse osmosis deionized) water skid upgrades, parts washer upgrades, and installation and qualification of autoclaves.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CQV, PMP) preferred
- 7+ years of progressive experience in Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) within GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated experience leading GMP equipment and utility projects from installation through IQ, OQ, and PQ, supporting biologics manufacturing processes such as CHO cell culture, media/buffer preparation, chromatography, filtration, and clean utilities
- Strong working knowledge of cGMP regulations, biosafety requirements, and site quality systems, with experience supporting regulatory inspections and audit readiness
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and vendor partners, manage project schedules and budgets, and communicate technical status, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders
- Hands-on experience reviewing and approving URSs, FAT/SAT documentation, installation packages, qualification protocols, and supporting change controls, deviations, and CAPAs
- Preferred experience supporting facility and utility upgrade projects, including AHU replacements, boiler replacements, generator improvements, clean steam generator replacements, RODI water skid upgrades, parts washer upgrades, and installation/qualification of autoclaves
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Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Project Management Lead Job Market in New Jersey
A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Citi12
- Sanofi11
- Ralph Lauren6
- Selective Insurance6
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)6
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals45
- Technology & Software27
- Consulting & Professional Services26
- Retail19
- Insurance18
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project management lead jobs across New Jersey.
- PMP or equivalent certification with five or more years of project management experience
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and multiple concurrent projects
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet
- Experience developing project plans, budgets, risk registers, and status reports
- Strong stakeholder communication and executive-level presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information technology, or a related field
Project Management Lead Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How many project management lead jobs are there in New Jersey?
There are 203+ project management lead openings in New Jersey on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Jersey City, Princeton, and Morristown. New positions post regularly as employers across New Jersey hire.
How much do project management leads make in New Jersey?
Project management leads in New Jersey earn a median of about $122,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,410 for the lowest 10% to over $190,600 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which New Jersey cities have the most project management lead jobs?
Jersey City, Princeton, and Morristown have the most project management lead openings in New Jersey right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire project management leads in New Jersey?
Employers hiring project management leads in New Jersey include Citi, Sanofi, and Ralph Lauren, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote project management lead jobs in New Jersey?
Yes. About 26% of project management lead openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in New Jersey metros.
How do I apply for project management lead jobs in New Jersey?
You can apply to project management lead jobs in New Jersey directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred New Jersey location, then apply to each one that fits.
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