[Remote] Senior Project Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Perdue Farms is a family-owned food and agricultural business focused on premium proteins and innovative food production. The Senior Project Manager will lead capital and process-improvement projects in a regulated food manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards while driving efficiency and effectiveness across projects.ResponsibilitiesLead planning and execution of capital projects and major equipment installations across processing, packaging, cold storage, rendering, and support operationsDevelop clear scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and risk‑mitigation plans that prioritize production continuitySelect, manage, and oversee contractors, original equipment manufacturers, integrators, and engineering partners to ensure compliance with food safety, sanitary design, and plant standardsDirect equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and performance verificationEnsure all engineering activities align with United States Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Food and Drug Administration (as applicable), Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and environmental regulatory requirementsPartner with Food Safety and Quality Assurance to ensure designs meet sanitation, hygienic zoning, allergen control, and biosecurity expectationsIntegrate Good Manufacturing Practices and sanitary design principles into equipment, layouts, and construction methodsSupport audit readiness and implement corrective actions tied to engineering systems or controlsProvide technical oversight on process flow, utilities including steam, refrigeration, compressed air, and wastewater, material handling, and automation systemsTroubleshoot and lead root‑cause analysis for equipment or process failures affecting yield, uptime, or food safetyRecommend and implement engineered solutions that reduce downtime and improve reliabilityEvaluate, standardize, and deploy equipment and technologies across multiple facilities when beneficialCollaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Environmental Health and Safety, Procurement, and Finance throughout the project lifecycleCoordinate production trials, startups, and off‑shift installations to minimize operational impactEnsure all documentation, training, and equipment handover steps are properly completed for seamless transition to plant teamsServe as a technical mentor to Project Engineers and plant engineering teams, building capability across the organizationPromote and model consistent project‑management, documentation, and change‑management standardsPartner with plant and complex leadership as a trusted engineering advisor on capital planning and long‑term infrastructure strategy30-60% travel to support projects across the enterpriseSkillsBachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline7-10 + years of engineering or project‑management experience in food, poultry, meat, or other regulated manufacturing sectorsDemonstrated success leading capital projects within active production facilitiesStrong understanding of food safety systems, sanitary design, and plant utilitiesExcellent communication, problem‑solving, teamwork, and organizational skillsProfessional Engineer license or Project Management Professional certificationExperience within United States Department of Agriculture‑inspected poultry or meat‑processing facilitiesFamiliarity with refrigeration systems, wastewater treatment, automation and controls, and packaging systemsExperience supporting audits through engineering processes or documentationCompany OverviewPerdue Farms is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for everyone we touch through innovative food and agricultural products It was founded in 1920, and is headquartered in Salisbury, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.perduefarms.com/.