Project Manager

Spectraforce Technologies; North Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Project Manager for a 6‑month duration in North Chicago, IL (Hybrid). The role drives cross‑functional initiatives, drafts budgets, and ensures timelines and regulatory compliance while coordinating with business partners to maximize value and outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of project management experience in manufacturing or supply chain, with strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or technical field required.
• MBA or PMP certification beneficial.
• 5–10 years in PM roles within manufacturing, pharma, or supply chain.
• Strong leadership and communication skills across functions.
• Experience with budgeting, scheduling and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work in a globally oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Create comprehensive project plans, budgets, objectives, strategies and deliverables.
• May manage new product launches to meet targets.
• Translate project plan into actionable tasks and processes.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies and company policies.
• Prepare and present written and oral reports to management and stakeholders.
• Identify improvements to performance, quality, and profitability; anticipate roadblocks.
• Develop team charter, risk assessments, and contingency plans.
• May supervise contract coordinators and PM staff, including workload management and issue escalation.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/technical field

MBA preferred

PMP Certification

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager

Duration: 06 Months (Possible conversion to FTE)

Location: North Chicago, IL 60064 - Hybrid

Purpose

This position provides support and drive for activities that support the overall long range plan ensuring the department/functions continues to be competitive and meets all required cost, compliance and customer service needs and commitments over this horizon. The project manager works independently with business partners to draft, negotiate and implement projects that maximize value and deliver results expressed in terms of compliance with the functions policies, time, scope and cost. Manages large projects or several projects of low to moderate complexity.

Responsibilities

• Create comprehensive project plans, budgets, objectives, strategies and deliverables.
• May manage new product launches to ensure all filling and launch targets are met.
• Translate project plan into measurable actions while executing against functional procedures and processes.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies, functional systems, ethics policies and project goals.
• Establish and host periodic updates to management of process. Prepare and present written and oral reports and other presentations to internal and external audiences, including senior level management.
• Recommends innovative ways to improve performance, quality, and enhance profitability on an ongoing basis; anticipates roadblocks and elevates when appropriate.
• Develops team charter, implementation plans, conducts risk assessments and develops and implements contingency plans to accommodate unforeseen events and changes in strategy.
• May be responsible for indirect and/or direct management of contract coordinator and/or associated project management staff including workload management, quality deliverables, and escalation of issues to management when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or technical related field. MBA degree is beneficial and preferred and/or PMP Certification.
• Proven leadership ability with excellent communication skills including listening, verbal presentation and written.
• Strong strategy development and planning skills coupled with necessary knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply activities.
• Strong issue identification and problem analysis and solution development skills.
• Strong workload management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated team player and ability to work in a globally oriented work environment.
• Proficiency with common program management communication software tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of business financial systems and tools.
• 5-10 years of experience in areas such as supply chain, customer service, manufacturing, engineering, quality and project management. Broad business perspective, knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes. Strong project experience and an ability to influence others are essential.