Associate Project Manager/Sr. Associate Project Manager

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting day 1

Paid volunteerism

PTO 104 hours/year

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) seeks an Associate Project Manager/Sr. Associate Project Manager to help manage external tech transfer projects on site. You will coordinate with the team and customers, develop schedules, manage risks, and track action items to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires PM experience in Life Sciences, strong computer skills, and flexibility to work a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Bachelor's degree preferred and prior pharma exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in project management, biochemistry, or life sciences.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated PM and leadership skills.
• Open to working in a 24/7 manufacturing environment and flexible schedule onsite.

Responsibilities

• Assist with leading, planning, and implementation of customer projects.
• Serve as liaison between customers and team members to boost satisfaction.
• Assist with defining project scope, milestones, risks, goals, and deliverables.
• Assist in project budget management and resource allocation.
• Attend status meetings and prepare agendas/minutes for stakeholders.
• Contribute to organized presentations and effective communications.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Life sciences knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Description

Associate Project Manager/Sr. Associate Project Manager

Agility, Impact, Methodology. Do you exhibit these values and wish to be around others that do too? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where agility, adaptability, and high standards go hand in hand? Are you driven to make a meaningful impact, whether through your work, your support of others, or your commitment to your community? Are you motivated by a disciplined, science-based approach that ensures consistent excellence, safety, and integrity in everything you do? If these statements resonate with you, Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) welcomes you to apply to join our community of dedicated individuals improving lives every day!

Overview of this Position:

The Associate Project Manager/Sr. Associate Project Manager assists with the management of external tech transfer projects and ensures they are completed successfully and within given deadlines. They coordinate with the entire team and customers and assist with the creation of project schedules, risk management, assigning responsibilities, tracking action items and critical path items, and managing day-to-day operational aspects of projects and scope. This is a fully onsite position.

Associate Project Manager Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• Relevant experience in Project Management, Biochemistry, or other Life Sciences or related field.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills.
• Must be open to working in a 24/7 manufacturing environment and have availability to flex schedule to host customers while onsite.

Associate Project Manager Preferred Requirements:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of 1-year related work experience in a manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical environment preferred.
• Familiarity with project management techniques, timelines, tools, and software preferred.

Sr. Associate Project Manager

• In addition to the criteria listed above; to be considered for a Senior Associate Project Manager the candidate must have relevant experience in Project Management, Biochemistry, or other Life Sciences or related field and experience in a pharmaceutical environment.
• A minimum of 1.5 years related work experience in a manufacturing industry is preferred.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Assist with the leading, planning, and implementation of customer projects.
• Act as a liaison between customers and team members. Seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen customer relationships.
• Assist with the planning and definition of the project scope, milestones, risks, goals, and deliverables through implementation of change controls, tech transfer plans, and templated project management tools.
• Assist with the management of the project budget and resource allocation.
• Attend and facilitate regular status meetings with project team followed up with meeting agendas and minutes to all stakeholders.
• Assist in the creation and participation of delivering well-organized presentations.
• Resolve and/or escalation issues in a timely fashion; Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change.
• Communicate effectively with customers to identify needs and facilitate potential solutions with the project management team.

Full job description available during formal interview process.

What Sets GRAM Apart from Other Employers:

BENEFITS starting day 1: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits are available to you and your family on your first day of work, with the company paying a portion of the cost! Once eligible for the 401(k) program, all your contributions are immediately 100% vested, and you are immediately vested in GRAM contributions as well. We also offer generous off-shift premiums!

Paid VOLUNTEERISM starting day 1: GRAM encourages giving back to our community by offering 16 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year!

PAID TIME OFF: You choose how to use this time for your vacation, sick, or mental health needs! PTO: Full-time employees accrue up to 104 hours of paid time off per calendar year, with this amount being prorated your first year. WELLNESS TIME OFF (WTO): In addition to PTO, employees earn 1 hour of wellness time off for every 30 hours worked, to use how you choose.

PAID HOLIDAYS: We offer 10 paid holidays per calendar year with immediate eligibility!

PAY: Depends on Experience and is discussed during the interview process.