Associate Project Manager Operations – 1st Shift

Scorpion Therapeutics; Town of Vermont (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Site Operations professional to advance Lean initiatives and coordinate cross-functional projects at our Wisconsin site. You will drive planning, tracking, and governance to ensure timely delivery and visibility across leadership.

The role demands a bachelor’s degree plus several years of project-management experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) + 4 years relevant experience (equivalent combinations considered).
• Knowledge of project management tools/methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook) PMP, Lean, or Six Sigma preferred (not required).
• Strong planning/organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across all organizational levels.
• Initiative, adaptability, and ability to work independently with limited direction.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Lean Champion with planning, coordination, and execution of Lean initiatives, site priorities, governance routines, and operational projects.
• Manage and coordinate cross-functional projects from initiation to completion (define objectives, develop plans, set timelines, track milestones and deliverables).
• Monitor progress; identify risks/barriers; proactively escalate.
• Maintain project plans, action logs, dashboards, and tools for visibility, accountability, and timely follow-through.
• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings (agendas, decision/action documentation, stakeholder follow-up).
• Support Lean governance routines and site leadership forums (prepare materials, track actions, document decisions, monitor overdue items, escal).
• Prepare presentations, reports, executive summaries, and other decision-support materials.
• Gather, organize, and analyze performance data to identify trends and support site priorities.
• Handle sensitive/confidential information with discretion.
• With the Senior Associate Site Operations, help coordinate site visits, leadership events, workshops, and other high-priority activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management, communication, coordination, and overall effectiveness.

Skills

Project management

MS Office

PMP

Lean

Six Sigma

Planning

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Site Lean Champion with planning, coordination, and execution of Lean initiatives, site priorities, governance routines, and operational projects.
• Manage and coordinate cross-functional projects from initiation to completion (define objectives, develop plans, set timelines, track milestones and deliverables).
• Monitor progress; identify risks/barriers; proactively escal
• Maintain project plans, action logs, dashboards, and tools for visibility, accountability, and timely follow-through.
• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings (agendas, decision/action documentation, stakeholder follow-up).
• Support Lean governance routines and site leadership forums (prepare materials, track actions, document decisions, monitor overdue items, escal)
• Prepare presentations, reports, executive summaries, and other decision-support materials.
• Gather, organize, and analyze performance data to identify trends and support site priorities.
• Handle sensitive/confidential information with discretion.
• With the Senior Associate Site Operations, help coordinate site visits, leadership events, workshops, and other high-priority activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management, communication, coordination, and overall effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) + 4 years relevant experience (equivalent combinations considered).
• Knowledge of project management tools/methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook) PMP, Lean, or Six Sigma preferred (not required).
• Strong planning/organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across all organizational levels.
• Initiative, adaptability, and ability to work independently with limited direction.