Manager, Technical Project Management (CDMO, Client-facing RNA/ DNA Mfg., Method Development/ V[...]

Aldevron; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldevron is seeking a Manager, Technical Project Management to lead the TPM team supporting GMP biomanufacturing projects, including process development, method development/validation, and process validation. Strong GMP knowledge and leadership are essential.

You will coach TPMs on stakeholder engagement, manage cross-functional collaboration, and drive on‑time and on‑budget delivery while reporting key TPM metrics to leadership. Travel up to 15% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in project management; 2+ years leadership preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience managing client-facing projects or teams in a regulated biotech/pharma field (CDMO experience preferred).
• Master’s degree in project management or PMP certification strongly preferred.
• Successful experience building high performing teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the TPM team and TPM activities, coaching on stakeholder engagement, task management, and clear communication.
• Serve as an escalation point for technical and operational questions; partner cross-functionally to drive mitigation and resolution.
• Drive TPM excellence through standard work, policies, procedures, training, metrics, and continuous improvement of execution.
• Partner with PM, PPM, Sales, and cross-functional leaders to align resources for on-time/on-budget delivery of milestones.
• Define, collect, and report TPM metrics to leadership; use plans and forecasts to identify capacity constraints and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Project management

Metrics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field

Master’s degree or PMP certification

Job description

Manager, Technical Project Management

Responsible for leading and directing the Technical Project Management team supporting Aldevron clients in GMP biomanufacturing, including process development, analytical method development/validation, and process validation. Requires strong GMP knowledge, people‑leadership ability, and an understanding of client‑paid complex projects.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Lead and direct the Technical Project Management team and TPM activities supporting Aldevron clients, including coaching and developing Technical Project Managers on stakeholder engagement, task management, and clear internal and external communication.
• Serve as an escalation point for technical and operational questions, barriers to success, project risks, and significant execution variances; partner cross‑functionally to drive mitigation and resolution.
• Drive TPM excellence through standard work, departmental policies and procedures, training, metrics, and continuous improvement of technical project execution.
• Partner with Project Management, Project Portfolio Management, Sales, and cross‑functional leaders to align resources to critical client and organizational priorities and support on‑time/on‑budget delivery of technical project milestones.
• Define, collect, and report TPM metrics to leadership; use metrics, project plans, timeline forecasting, and resource planning to identify capacity constraints, execution challenges, and improvement opportunities.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• Bachelor’s degree in the life sciences or related field.
• Prefer 5+ years’ experience in project management with preference for 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Prefer 3+ years’ experience managing client‑facing projects or teams in a regulated biotechnology or pharmaceutical field (CDMO experience preferred).
• Master’s degree in project management or PMP certification strongly preferred.
• Successful experience building high performing teams in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• Up to 15% travel may be required.

Benefits

Aldevron offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. This role is eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

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