Technical Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the life sciences sector is seeking a Technical Project Manager to oversee technical projects at their advanced manufacturing center in Stevenage. The successful candidate will manage project lifecycles, collaborating with various teams to drive process improvement and operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have a background in project management within the biotech industry, demonstrating strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of project management experience in life sciences or biotech.
• Experience with IT project management tools.
• Project management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple technical projects across Stevenage Operations.
• Collaborate with technical teams and Subject Matter Experts.
• Provide regular project updates to management.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Matrix Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

This job is with Autolus Therapeutics, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the + business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Role Summary

The Technical Project Manager will manage multiple technical projects across Stevenage Operations. The role will be based primarily at The Nucleus – Autolus' state-of-the-art manufacturing centre in Stevenage, with some travel to the Autolus White City site and potentially to 3rd party manufacturers or suppliers depending on business needs.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and executing technical projects within the Product Delivery Organisation (PDO) through the project management lifecycle, utilizing tools appropriate to the project scale and leveraging best practices. Projects will vary across the PDO, broadly aligned to product delivery, process improvement, capacity delivery, capability enhancement, and operational excellence across departments including Production (Vector & Cell), Quality Control, Validation, MSAT, and Supply Chain.

The candidate will not have line management responsibility and will be expected to deliver primarily through matrix leadership and influence.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Delivery functions (e.g., Process Development, Technical Operations), technical teams, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to manage and execute projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Partner with third-party organizations such as manufacturers and suppliers to manage outsourced activities according to the plan, proactively managing risks and issues with appropriate escalation.
• Collaborate with functional SMEs to scope new project requirements for leadership review and approval.
• Lead workshops with SMEs to establish detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, roles, responsibilities, and team working methods.
• Manage and execute projects to meet timelines and metrics (schedule, resources, budget, scope) using best project management practices.
• Identify 'business as usual' activities from projects for definition and handover to functional teams for routine execution.
• Provide regular, concise project updates to management and contribute to routine project/program reviews.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

E - Essential

P - Preferred

Experience

• 1-3 years of project management experience within the life sciences sector or 3+ years in biotech/pharma roles with significant project management, within Technical Operations or manufacturing environments.
• Experience building effective relationships with team members, functional managers, and senior management. (E)
• Skills in working with IT project management tools and reporting tools like Power BI. (E)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or relevant industry experience. (E)
• Project management certification (e.g., PMI, APM) is preferred. (P)

Skills/Specialist Knowledge

• Understanding of manufacturing within a GMP environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build rapport, influence, and maintain effective relationships internally and externally.
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Matrix management and leadership skills, including setting clear goals, creating joint plans, building high-performing teams, and acting as a role model aligned with company values.

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