Project Manager III

Katalyst CRO

North Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Katalyst CRO is seeking a Recruitment Team Lead to manage the Meetings & Events Center of Excellence. This role involves leading project planning and execution across multiple affiliates while ensuring adherence to high-quality standards. Candidates should have strong leadership, organizational skills, and extensive project management experience in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in program or project management, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and supervision of the M&E CoE project across multiple OUS affiliates.
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
Oversee project budget, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation.

Skills

Project Management

Organizational skills

Stakeholder Management & Engagement

Change Management

Organizational Change

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

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Recruitment Team Lead at Katalyst HealthCares & Life Sciences

Job Description

The Program Manager for the Meetings & Events (M&E) Center of Excellence will lead the planning, execution, and oversight of Project Genesis across multiple OUS affiliates. The role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams to align project objectives, managing stakeholder relationships, and acting as a primary point of contact to ensure clear and effective communication. The Program Manager will be responsible for identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies, overseeing the project budget for cost-effective resource allocation, and ensuring adherence to Client’s high standards of quality and reputation. Additional responsibilities include providing regular project updates to senior leadership, facilitating change management processes to optimize transitions, and collaborating with training teams to implement tailored training programs for staff and suppliers. This role demands strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills to drive the successful implementation of a centralized, standardized event management framework.

Responsibilities:

Lead the planning, execution, and supervision of the M&E CoE project across multiple OUS affiliates, ensuring timely and successful completion.
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and clear communication.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Business Solutions Group (BSG), and affiliate representatives, to align project objectives.
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and outcomes.
Oversee project budget, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation and financial transparency.
Maintain a focus on upholding Client's standards of quality and reputation throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide regular progress updates to senior leadership, highlighting key milestones, challenges, and achievements.
Facilitate change management processes to ensure smooth transitions and process optimizations during implementation.
Collaborate with training teams to develop and roll out tailored training programs for staff and suppliers.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related field
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in program or project management, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams and complex projects.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of interacting effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Proven ability to identify issues, analyze information, and develop innovative solutions.
Exceptional organizational and time management abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
Familiarity with project management software and tools (Smartsheet); experience with event management platforms is an advantage.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond proactively to challenges.
Direct experience or familiarity with the meeting planning space is highly desirable to ensure smooth project integration and execution.
Strong understanding of organizational change and process workflows to support the transition to unified operating models.
Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing relationships across various regions.

1. Project Management

2. Organizational skills

3. Stakeholder Management & Engagement

4. Change Management

5. Organizational Change

Seniority level