Job Information
ATS Automation Site Leader - Project Manager in Indianapolis, Indiana
ATS Company: Comecer
Requisition ID: 16403
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46250 Philadelphia, PA, US, 19102
Date: Mar 5, 2026
Site Leader - Project Manager
Location: Remote (Greater Indianapolis Area and Greater Philledelphia Area)
Travel Requirement: Up to 30% both domestically and internationally (Must have valid passport within first 90 days)
Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000
Comecer is seeking a skilled and customer‑focusedSite Leader - Project Manager to oversee installation, commissioning, SAT, IQ/OQ, and validation activities for large-scale Radiopharma, Pharma, and Cell & Gene Therapy (ATMP) projects. This role serves as a key liaison between customers, Comecer SpA (Italy), and Comecer Inc. teams in North America, ensuring successful project execution from purchase order through final acceptance.
You’ll lead on-site project activities, manage schedules and budgets, ensure documentation accuracy, and drive exceptional customer satisfaction. This position requires frequent and extended on-site presence at customer locations throughout North America.
What You’ll Do
Site & Project Management
Plan, coordinate, and oversee installation and commissioning activities to meet project deadlines.
Manage budgets, cost tracking, progress reporting, and contract documentation.
Coordinate all North American project commitments in alignment with Comecer SpA.
Support SAT, IQ/OQ, validation, and both warranty and non-warranty service needs.
Maintain strong customer communication and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
Prepare quotations and assist with pre-order meetings as needed.
Coordinate travel for Comecer and ATS personnel.
Travel frequently, including extended on-site support.
Risk, Planning & Financial Oversight
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
Manage project schedules, resources, and labor/material budgets.
Ensure timely billing, milestone documentation, and customer approvals (FAT, SAT, etc.).
Provide accurate financial and resource forecasting and escalate issues when needed.
Team Leadership
Lead regular team communication and maintain high morale within the installation team.
Mentor employees and provide post-project feedback.
Ensure project teams follow all internal Comecer processes and procedures.
Customer Relationship Management
Act as the customer advocate and primary point of contact.
Handle concerns proactively and escalate when appropriate.
Partner with Account Managers and Sales Engineering on customer needs and quotations.
Change Management & Compliance
Track contract changes and support preparation of Change Order Requests (CORs).
Ensure no customer-requested changes proceed without agreement.
Uphold Comecer and ATS ethical standards and Code of Business Conduct.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Nuclear Medicine, Microbiology, or related field.
PMP certification preferred.
Experience with PKO meetings and Project Execution Planning.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills under pressure and tight deadlines.
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and process driven.
Fluency in English (Italian language skills a plus).
CRM experience and strong understanding of customer documentation requirements.
Excellent time‑management and ability to manage multiple complex projects.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint.
Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and developing labor/material estimates.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally within 30 days of hire; must be eligible to drive.