Project Manager (F|M)

Sartorius; Aubagne; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sartorius is seeking a Project Manager to lead Product Development projects within the PMO framework, driving initiatives from planning to delivery. Base location can be Aubagne or Göttingen, working with a dedicated team to align objectives with company strategy and stakeholder needs.

The role requires early career experience in project management, strong communications, and English fluency. It offers exposure to governance processes and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic global

Qualifications

• Academic degree in Business, Project Management, or a related field.
• First years of work experience in project or program management roles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across diverse stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to anticipate challenges and adapt to changing timelines.
• Proven skills in using project management tools.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Drive projects through the PMO governance process and prepare gate reviews.
• Serve as the first point of contact for project management processes and systems.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project or program plans with objectives, timelines, resources, and deliverables.
• Coordinate resource allocation and ensure teams have necessary tools and support.
• Provide direction and motivation to project teams to achieve objectives.
• Communicate with stakeholders and maintain positive relationships; manage expectations.
• Ensure dashboards are up to date for senior meetings and manage the portfolio risks & issues.
• Monitor budgets and generate reports on project health and performance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Budget management

PM tools

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / PM

Master's degree or PMP (advantageous)

Tools

PM software

Job description

Job Description

Join our Project Management FMT team as a Project Manager (F|M) and play a key role in leading Product Development projects and programs that contribute to our organizational success. Through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder collaboration, you will help turn strategic objectives into measurable results, enabling our teams to focus on what matters most: better health for more people. Based in Aubagne or Göttingen, you will become part of a team of eight dedicated professionals who look forward to shaping the future together with you.

Your Responsibilities

• Drive projects through the PMO/GP-108 governance process, preparing gate reviews, maintaining project documentation, and ensuring deliverables are available for gate decision
• Serve as the first point of contact for and provide guidance on project management processes and systems
• Develop and execute comprehensive project or program plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and outlining objectives, timelines, resources, and deliverables
• Coordinate the efficient allocation of resources, ensuring teams have the necessary tools, information, and support to achieve successful outcomes
• Provide clear direction, support, and motivation for project teams to achieve project or program objectives
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, cultivating positive relationships, managing expectations, and ensuring alignment with project or program goals
• Ensure dashboards are up to date and of the right quality for regular senior-level meetings, including the preparation of papers, and manage the portfolio risks & issues register
• Monitor project budgets, expenses, and financial resources, generating regular reports for senior management to offer insights into project health, progress, and areas for improvement

What Will Convince Us

• Academic degree in Business, Project Management, or a related field; Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP) is advantageous.
• First years of work experience in project or program management roles, demonstrating successful delivery of complex initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to address diverse stakeholders across different levels
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to align project objectives with broader organizational goals
• Proven ability to anticipate challenges, adapt to changing project requirements and timelines, solve problems, and make sound decisions in a dynamic environment
• Proven skills in using project management tools
• High attention to detail and accuracy in project documentation and reporting
• Fluent in English

About Sartorius

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution.