Client Project Manager 1

Pace Analytical Services LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Pace Analytical Services LLC in Pennsylvania seeks a Client Project Manager I to lead projects from setup through closure, ensuring sample handling and reporting meet client standards. This role manages client interactions, collaborates with lab and sales teams, and can handle multi-million dollar revenue assignments based on experience and needs.

The position emphasizes strong customer service, proactive issue resolution, and precise communication to maximize client success and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, chemistry, biology, or a closely related field.
• Two years of customer service experience required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to plan and coordinate projects with multiple teams.
• Experience working with clients and accounts.

Responsibilities

• Onboards new clients, provides training and resources, and sets up client profiles in LIMS.
• Maintains strong relationships; primary client contact for inquiries and issues.
• Monitors client health; develops retention and renewal strategies with sales/ops.
• Plans projects with lab, sales, and client; ensures accurate pricing and communication.
• Reviews deliverables; manages feedback and drives continuous improvement.
• Prepares status reports and conducts project closures with invoicing considerations.

Skills

Customer service

Relationship management

Client communications

Project coordination

Oral presentation

Training others

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, chemistry, biology, or a closely related field

Job description

Shift:Monday-Friday 8-5Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.Client Project Manager ICompensation: $50,000 per yearHours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMSUMMARY:Responsible for project setup, oversight of sample receipts, monitoring project status, and ensuring that samples are collected, analyzed, documented, and reported in conformance with client requirements, as well as project closure. This position can expect to carry up to $2M in revenue depending on experience, client assignments and other business needs while providing excellent technical and customer-centric service. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.• Onboards new clients, provides comprehensive training and resources to understand products and services; sets up initial client profile and data in LIMS correctly and accurately.• Builds and maintains strong, long-term relationships, serves as the primary point of contact for client inquiries and issues, and conducts regular check-ins with clients to ensure satisfaction.• Addresses client concerns and resolves issues promptly, coordinates with the lab functions/departments to ensure timely completion of client work or resolution of problem. Provides ongoing education and training to clients to help them maximize product usage.• Monitors client's health and proactively addresses potential churn risks, develops and executes strategies for client retention and contract renewals in partnership with sales and operations. Identifies upsell and cross-sell opportunities and communicates to sales and operations.• Provides project planning/timing with lab, sales and the client and ensures the project is set up correctly in LIMS, pricing is accurate, and details are communicated to the respective parties.• Identifies and resolves project issues promptly.• Reviews project deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards and client requirements; manages client feedback and ensures continuous improvement.• Maintains clear and consistent communication with clients and internal teams; prepares and delivers project status reports on progress, risks and issues.• Conducts project closure to ensure final deliverables and client satisfaction are confirmed, client is invoiced, evaluates project success, and support accounting needs regarding invoicing/payment.• Works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure project outcomes align with client objectives.• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and Experience:• Bachelor's degree in business administration, chemistry, biology, or a closely related field; AND two (2) years of customer service experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.• None.Required Knowledge and Skills Required Knowledge:• Principles, practices, and techniques of customer service.• Applicable industry laws, codes, and regulations.• Computer applications and systems related to the work.• Understanding of dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, occasionally where relations may be confrontational or strained.• Principles and techniques of providing effective oral presentations.• Principles and practices of program planning, development, and evaluation.• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.Required Skills:• Performing and providing professional-level customer service in a variety of markets.• Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.• Interpreting, applying, and explaining applicable laws, codes, and regulations.• Preparing functionals reports, correspondence, and other written materials.• Using initiative and independent judgment within established organizational and department guidelines.• Using tact, discretion, and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.• Performing effective oral presentations to large and small groups across functional peers and the department.• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mobility to work in an office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. WORKING ENVIRONMENT:Work is performed in an office setting.Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.BenefitsWhen you join Pace, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.Equal Opportunity EmployerPace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.