Operational Readiness Project Manager

SGS Consulting; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking a skilled Project Management support professional for an on-site role at a pharmaceutical facility in RTP, NC. You will lead business process mapping, build schedules, and track documentation updates within cross-functional, matrix teams.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in PM support, strong PMBOK/PMI knowledge, and experience with MES/eBRs in regulated environments, enabling effective operational readiness and project execution.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in a project management support capacity.
• Experience using PMBOK/PMI principles to lead projects.
• Work in a highly regulated, compliance-driven pharmaceutical setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead business process mapping sessions.
• Build out the project schedule.
• Lead tracking and adherence to the plan for documentation updates.
• Work within matrix teams to assess EBR impacts to areas.

Skills

Project management support

PMBOK/PMI principles

Regulated pharma environment

MES/eBRs experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Operational readiness

Organization & multitasking

MS Office

MS Project/Smartsheet

Open office collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in science/engineering

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Project portfolio management software

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Lead business process mapping session
• Build out the schedule
• Lead tracking and adherence to plan for documentation updates
• Work within matrix teams for assessing EBR impacts to areas

Skills

• 6+ years of experience with proven successes acting in a project management support capacity
• Familiarity utilizing Project Management Tools based on PMBOK, PMI principles to lead projects
• Demonstrated ability to work within a highly regulated, compliance-driven setting (pharmaceutical industry).
• Experience working on or with Manufacturing Electronic Systems (MES) or electronic batch records implementation projects is a must.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional, matrixed teams.
• Experience in leading or supporting operational readiness elements of projects
• Organized, and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite of products and other software platforms
• Proficiency in MS Project, Smartsheet, project management software, and project portfolio management software.
• This position will be based on-site at an operational pharmaceutical facility in RTP, NC
• Mon - Fri, standard work weeks and hours with occasional overtime
• Regular interaction with project teams, contractors, and site operations staff.
• Ability to work in an open office environment with frequent distractions.
• Ability to work within a matrix team is a MUST

Education / Experience

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in scientific or technical