Senior Project Manager

TechTrueUp; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee project execution in the biotech sector. This role demands a proactive leader with around 5 years of experience in pharma or biotech, capable of managing multiple operational readiness workstreams. You will develop comprehensive plans and schedules, ensuring alignment and effective communication across teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of project management methodologies and be proficient in various project management tools. Join this dynamic environment where your leadership and strategic thinking will drive project success and innovation.

Qualifications

• Around 5 years of experience in pharma or biotech required.
• Strong understanding of project management processes and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage project execution activities for multiple workstreams.
• Develop readiness plans, schedules, and risk registers.
• Ensure internal alignment of schedules and deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Team Motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Project Management Certification

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Visio

Smartsheets

Miro

MS Teams

Job description

Fully Onsite: Regular working hours. Candidates must be able to start within 2 weeks of offer extension.

Ideal Candidate: around 5 years of experience in pharma or biotech. Fully onsite. Nice to have: Experience in lab process development experience or quality control.

The Senior Project Manager will manage and oversee project execution activities for multiple Operational Readiness workstreams (ie Quality Control, Proc. Development, Manufacturing, etc).

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop readiness plans, schedules, and risk registers for multiple workstreams
2. Create detailed integrated schedules to ensure clear visibility of critical paths
3. Integrate and actively facilitate workstreams execution by close schedule monitoring, and facilitation of execution forums
4. Ensure internal alignment of schedules, as well as externally with construction and commissioning/qualification workstreams
5. Drive workstream communication strategy, with standardized progress tracking tools and processes for proactive monitoring, management and reporting of project deliverables
6. Ensure appropriate executive oversight across workstreams
7. Provide strategic guidance on overall project delivery to de-risk and optimize execution
8. Resolve workstream issues arising throughout the project, manage risk register, and escalate when appropriate to keep objectives and deliverables on track
9. Lead and facilitate workshops required to ensure project alignment, solve project challenges, identify gaps and advance site strategy

Preferred Qualifications

1. Strong and proactive leader who provides direction, sets high expectations, and measures performance
2. Ability to translate strategic objectives into practical executable plans
3. Provides clear definition of workstream scope, roles and responsibilities, and resolves disputed areas
4. Thorough understanding of project management processes, methodologies, and best practices
5. Proficient in project management software and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel, Visio, Smartsheets, Miro, MS Teams)
6. Experience managing medium to large-scale projects in a matrix organization
7. Knowledgeable in biotech DS manufacturing processes and support functions
8. Skilled in motivating teams to complete complex projects
9. Adept at working under tight deadlines and managing strategic changes in a fast-paced environment
10. Active communicator which communicates effectively with Project Team, Workstream Leaders, Site Leadership Team, and external partners
11. Proficient in building strong relationships and partnerships at all organizational levels
12. Strong ability to negotiate and influence
13. Data driven decision maker and problem solver, with strong analytical skills

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Human Resources Services