Senior Project Manager

Octapharma Plasma, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Formal training

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

EAP

Wellness program

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Personal time

Job summary

Octapharma Plasma, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee strategic portfolios and ensure timely delivery across the enterprise. You will act as a key advisor to the Senior Leadership team, guiding vendor selection, PMO briefings, and steering committee sessions to report progress.

You will lead cross-functional teams, plan detailed project plans, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance and quality across projects, while championing continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Business Administration, or role-relevant field.
• 3–5 years in Program Management, or 5+ years in direct Project Management with PMI/Agile in enterprise SaaS.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent Project Management certification.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to manage complex portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Portfolio Oversight: ensures alignment and timely delivery of project goals within the portfolio.
• Leadership and Expertise: advises Senior Leadership and guides decision-making and planning.
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership: leads multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Project Planning and Execution: develops detailed project plans and timelines.
• Financial Stewardship: manages budgets and procurement processes.
• Project Monitoring and Control: tracks progress and ensures documentation standards.
• Team and Vendor Management: leads staff and vendors for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Knowledge Expertise and Support: serves as SME to project team and senior management.
• Quality and Regulatory Compliance: ensures adherence to standards and regulatory requirements.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: implements new tools and methodologies.

Skills

Portfolio management

PMO leadership

Agile methodologies

Vendor management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Business Administration, or role-relevant field

Tools

Visio

Smartsheet

Planisware

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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This Is What You’ll Do

• Strategic Portfolio Oversight: Ensures the strategic alignment and timely delivery of project goals within the portfolio, safeguarding the organization's vision and objectives.
• Leadership and Expertise:
  • Acts as a key business and technical advisor for the Senior Leadership team, influencing decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Facilitates the vendor selection process through a comprehensive RFP approach, ensuring alignment with project objectives and organizational values.
  • Conducts regular PMO briefings and leads high-level steering committee sessions to report on project statuses, fostering transparency and stakeholder engagement.
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Spearheads multi-disciplinary project teams, fostering collaboration across departments to achieve project deliverables and milestones.
• Project Planning and Execution: Guides the development and implementation of detailed project plans, ensuring resource allocation, task assignment, and timeline management are optimized for project success.
• Financial Stewardship: Develops and manages project budgets, oversees the bid process, and ensures financial tracking and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Project Monitoring and Control: Maintains rigorous oversight of project progress, ensuring adherence to documentation standards and timely achievement of project phases.
• Team and Vendor Management: Leads project staff and consultants, managing on-site and external resources to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Knowledge Expertise and Support: Serves as a subject matter expert, offering technical and strategic support to the project team and senior management.
• Quality and Regulatory Compliance: Collaborates with the Quality department to ensure all project activities adhere to regulatory standards, company policies, and best practices in quality management.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
  • Proactively researches and integrates new tools, systems, and technologies to enhance project outcomes.
  • Champions continuous learning within the PMO, leading initiatives for further education and professional development.
  • Drives the enhancement of project management methodologies, incorporating best practices and lessons learned for ongoing improvement.

This Is What It Takes

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Data Science, Business Administration, or role-relevant field experience.
• Proven experience with one or more Project Portfolios at the enterprise level, or a minimum of 3-5 years in Program Management, or over five years in direct Project Management. This experience should encompass the application of PMI and Agile methodologies, particularly within the context of enterprise SaaS solutions.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or equivalent Project Management certification.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills. Proven ability to manage complex project portfolios (or programs) with a focus on team development and stakeholder management. Strong problem-solving, adaptability, and collaborative skills.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the MS Office suite, particularly with advanced capabilities in Excel and PowerPoint. Must be skilled in the use of Visio, statistical, and simulation software, as well as various project management systems such as Smartsheet, Planisware, and MS Project.

Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards And Benefits. We’re widely known and respected for our benefits and for leadership that is supportive and hands-on. Managers who truly want you to grow and excel.

• Formal training
• Outstanding plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• 401 (k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays
• Personal time

More About Octapharma Plasma, Inc. With donation centers and team members throughout the U.S., Octapharma Plasma, Inc. collects plasma to create life-saving medicines for patients worldwide. We are growing at an impressive pace, and so is the positive impact of our work. Our community relies on teamwork, compassion, and expertise to get things done the right way, while making a meaningful difference in the lives we touch.

Interested? Learn more online and apply now at: octapharmaplasma.com

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing