Senior Project Manager

Piramal; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead and deliver projects effectively. In this role, you will manage project scope, timelines, and budgets, ensuring that all client expectations are met. You will also mentor team members and enhance project management processes, contributing to continuous improvement. This position offers a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with a dedicated team, drive efficiency, and make a significant impact in the pharmaceutical sector. If you have a strong background in project management and a passion for delivering quality results, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree educated, preferably in a scientific discipline.
• Experience in project management and the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, plans, risks, and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients and manage expectations.
• Mentor team members and improve project management processes.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Client Relationship Management

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Scientific Discipline

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Utilise project tools to define project scope, project plans, risks, actions, and tasks, in order to deliver projects on time and in full.
2. Take ownership and responsibility for managing the work plan, monitor the schedule and budget. Manage project risks with contingency where appropriate, handle scope change requests, and protect against scope creep. Manage project milestones.
3. Manage issues and complex tasks within the project, including managing client expectations and resolving client escalations.
4. Serve as the main point of contact for clients, facilitate all communications, and document the project as required. Build trusting working relationships with clients.
5. Mentor team members in aspects of project management such as leadership, methodology, tools, people skills, and navigating politics.
6. Build and improve project management processes to enhance delivery and customer service. Collaborate with the wider technical services team to deliver project tasks on time and resolve issues. Prioritize continuous improvement.
7. Provide training and development for other project managers, including technical and soft skills. Conduct regular performance evaluations, mid-year and end-of-year reviews.
8. Understand the business needs for each project and make decisions aligned with organizational goals, including challenging senior stakeholders when necessary.
9. Collaborate with the business development and proposals team to develop proposals for potential clients and contribute to bringing new business to Morpeth.
10. Work with the technical services management team to provide leadership, improve efficiency, deliver quality to clients, grow new business, and serve patients.

Qualifications

• Essential Qualification: Degree educated, preferably in a scientific discipline.
• Relevant Experience: Commercial/business acumen, project management experience and/or qualification, pharmaceutical industry experience.