Field Project Manager
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Job Summary
Overview
Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your project management expertise and technical leadership in a highly visible customer-facing role Join our team and play a critical part in delivering complex laboratory projects that directly support customer success.
In this role you will lead or support the end-to-end delivery of large integrated laboratory service projects. This is a highly hands-on field-based position requiring active engagement at customer laboratory sites across New England and the Mid-Atlantic States as well as across North America. You will work closely with internal teams external partners and customers to ensure solutions are delivered safely efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
Success in this role comes from being deeply engaged in on-site execution coordinating real-time project activities and adapting quickly in fast-paced operational environments where priorities shift with field conditions and customer needs.
Key Responsibilities
You will contribute across the full project lifecycle from early solution development through execution and closeout supporting the delivery of complex multi-vendor laboratory projects.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting solution design scope development and proposal activities
- Developing and maintaining project plans (scope schedule budget resources)
- Coordinating with customers and stakeholders to align expectations and execution
- Leading on-site project execution including vendor coordination and equipment-related activitie
- Monitoring progress resolving issues in real time and maintaining momentum across workstreams
- Delivering CrossLab solutionsincluding laboratory relocations consulting and 3D lab designwhile leading meetings driving progress maintaining documentation and building strong relationships across customers internal teams and third-party vendors
What Were Looking For
We are seeking a candidate based in either Boston (MA) Philadelphia (PA) or Wilmington (DE) with a strong foundation in project management processes tools and best practices complemented by hands-on experience delivering operational or facility-based projects in the field.
The ideal candidate thrives in environments where success depends on coordinating physical activities vendor execution and on-site decision-making. You are detail-oriented adaptable and capable of managing multiple priorities in dynamic fast-paced environments.
Strong communication skills are essential including the ability to lead meetings provide clear updates and maintain alignment across stakeholders. This role is best suited for individuals who enjoy being present where the work is happening and driving progress through direct engagement in project activities.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a scientific or related field or equivalent experience
8 years of relevant professional experience including 5 years in customer-facing field project management
Experience applying project management methodologies
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience working directly with external customers
Experience with data tools/reporting systems
Ability and willingness to travel extensively (often 50%) and spend sustained time on-site during critical project phases
Preferred Qualifications
PMP certification
Experience in laboratory environments instrument service or equipment maintenance
Familiarity with GMP and/or GLP environments
Pharmaceutical or life sciences industry experience
Experience managing budgets (quotes POs invoicing)
Experience with third-party service providers
Lean Six Sigma training or certification
Proficiency in MS Office and tools such as MS Project Smartsheet Visio SAP or Maximo
Why Join Agilent
At Agilent youll work directly with customers on high-impact laboratory projects that make a meaningful difference in their operations. Youll gain exposure to complex multi-site and multi-vendor environments while expanding both your technical expertise and leadership capabilities.
This role offers the opportunity to grow through a combination of hands-on field experience and increasing project ownership all within a collaborative customer-focused team delivering critical solutions across the life sciences industry.
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least August 19 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $116800.00 - $182500.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role level and location. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. During the hiring process a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: Technologies Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals regardless of personal characteristics are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex pregnancy race religion or religious creed color gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status registered domestic partner status age sexual orientation military or veteran status protected veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state local law ordinance or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies Inc. is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility please email or contact 1-. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections please visit Required: 50% of the TimeRequired Experience:
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