Pharma Senior Project Manager

STV, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 196,118 - 224,135; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)

401(k) Plan

Job summary

STV, Inc. is seeking a Pharma Senior Project Manager to lead construction management projects. The role involves overseeing all project phases including budgeting, planning, and execution, primarily focused on CQV and Automation for cGMP drug manufacturing.

The successful candidate will have at least 10 years of industry experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Benefits include health insurance, dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency with general Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team and set goals.
• Manage program financials and schedules.
• Monitor design and construction activities.

Skills

Project management techniques

CQV knowledge

Automation and Systems Integration

Microsoft applications (MS Project, SharePoint)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or related fields

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Overview

STV currently has an opening for a Pharma Senior Project Manager in the Construction Management group in Virginia. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with a strong history of leading projects focused on CQV, Automation, and System integration for cGMP and API drug manufacturing facilities. The successful candidate will assume a role as Pharma CQV, Automation, and Systems Integration Practice Lead for owner’s representative assignments nationally, representing the owner and owner stakeholder groups and be an integral part of a high performing team of professionals leading the delivery of mega pharma projects and or programs for clients. In this role the Senior Project Manager will work alongside executive managers and guide the project team to manage all phases of the project life cycle including budgeting, planning, design, bidding, construction, commissioning, and close out services. Join STV and become part of one of the most dynamic and fast paced market sectors in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Managers in leading the project team, set goals, develop project implementation strategies, policies and procedures, mentor team members, manage staff, recruit new staff, manage program financials and schedules, and carry out duties as assigned to achieve successful completion.
• Embed CQV governance so that design, procurement, and construction decisions are all informed by validation requirements, ensuring the program is inspection ready by design, not by remediation.
• Provide dedicated owner side oversight of all automation, control systems, and digital integration scope.
• Lead cross functional pharma healthcare projects/programs and initiatives with demanding resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
• Negotiate program scope changes, staffing assignments, and fees on behalf of STV.
• Develop program organizational structures and implementation strategies.
• Define program resource requirements.
• Manage client relationships.
• Monitor design and construction activities to ensure all phases of work are done in accordance with contractual agreements and corporate quality standards.
• Define and assign project responsibilities to the Project/Program Team.
• Develop policies and procedures to foster the growth of a high performing team.
• Evaluate program financials, cash flow analyses, and cost estimates, as well as purchase orders, change orders, and invoices, and implement actions to facilitate program compliance and successful delivery.
• Work with team to forecast, identify, and address areas of potential liabilities and risks.
• Work with team to develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules, ensuring that project objectives are met.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to maintain client, consultant, contractor, and vendor relationships; work with team to manage conflict resolution.
• Communicate complex ideas, anticipate potential concerns and persuade others, including executive leadership, to adopt positions to facilitate the successful conclusion of the project.
• Develop standards, protocols, policies and procedures to facilitate project success.
• Build a collaborative work environment.
• Provide guidance, direction, and instruction to less experienced team members and colleagues.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related fields, or AS or BS degree in conjunction with commensurate years of industry experience.
• 10+ years of industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge, and track record in project management techniques, concepts, principles, and standards for MSAT, CQV, Automation and Systems Integration. Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively communicate at all levels internally and externally to establish credibility on project teams.
• Knowledge and ability to creatively resolve issues as they arise.
• Knowledge and ability to supervise people including recruitment, training, performance management, and people development.
• High proficiency with general Microsoft applications, including MS Project and SharePoint.
• Demonstrated experience with project management software and applications.

Compensation

$196,118.41 - $224,135.33

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. The final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back‑Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships