Scientific Asset Program Manager

CBRE; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead complex projects in the Life Sciences sector. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing relationships, and ensuring project objectives are met on time. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a Bachelor's degree, and experience in scientific asset management. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and excellence in project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• PgMP or PMP certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage daily activities of the team.
• Oversee large cross-functional projects from start to finish.
• Communicate complex ideas and influence stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Scientific Asset Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PgMP or PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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About the Role:

As a CBRE Senior Program Manager, you will work with a team responsible for facilitating medium to large, complex, cross-functional projects and programs in the Life Sciences sector, in both client facing and internally focussed settings.

This job is part of the Program Management function. They are responsible for the creation and delivery of strategic programs representing major company initiatives.

What You'll Do:

• Coordinate and manage a team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
• Oversee large cross-functional projects or programs from end to end using a formal process.
• Ensure that all functions remain on schedule and any issues get escalated and resolved so that the program gets completed on time.
• Manage internal and external relationships in support of programs.
• Work with key stakeholders to develop solutions and guide project teams throughout delivery.
• Create & distribute routine PMO reports, which include status reports and updated Gantt charts.
• Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
• Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
• Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviours that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
• Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
• Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. PgMP or PMP certifications preferred.
• Ideally, detailed knowledge of laboratory related projects with demonstrable experience of all project stages.
• Demonstrable experience of scientific asset management.
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
• Experience of working regulated client environments, GXP, etc.
• The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
• Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Highly sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate somewhat complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
• Up to 30% travel.