Operational Readiness Project Manager

CAI Overview: Are You Ready? CAI is a professional services company established in 1996 that has grown to over 700 people worldwide. We provide program and project management, commissioning, qualification, validation, start-up, and other consulting services associated with operational readiness and operational excellence to FDA-regulated and other mission-critical industries. We put our clients’ interests first, we do not stop until it is right, and we will do whatever it takes to get there. At CAI, we are committed to living our Foundational Principles: We act with integrity We serve each other We serve society We work for our future We believe that with employee ownership, one person’s success is everyone’s success. We embrace a Team Before Self mindset, demonstrate Respect for Others, and maintain a Can-Do Attitude—our three core values.   Position Overview: The Operational Readiness Project Manager (ORPM) serves as a strategic leader bridging the gap between mechanical completion and sustained operational performance. The ORPM designs and leads holistic Operational Readiness programs using CAI’s six-pillar Readiness Framework. This role ensures project teams achieve right-first-time metrics, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and deliver world-class performance from day one.   Key Responsibilities: 1. Project & Program Leadership - Lead project teams to achieve Operational Readiness (OR) objectives. - Manage readiness-to-operations lifecycle for 1–3 client engage