Senior Project Manager

Syner-G; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time away

Company-paid holidays

Robust benefits

Job summary

Syner-G is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional strategic initiatives that support growth and transformation across the CMO/CDMO sector. You will coordinate internal stakeholders, drive planning, risk management, and execution while partnering with leadership to meet client and business objectives.

The role requires 5+ years in pharmaceutical or related industries, strong PM skills, and the ability to manage complex programs across multiple functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Life Sciences, Engineering, Operations Management, Finance, or related discipline.
• MBA/MS or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 5+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech/CMO-CDMO or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and roadmaps using familiar PM tools.
• Lead cross-functional meetings with Commercial, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance and more.
• Monitor budgets, risks, milestones and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting

Risk management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

MBA / MS preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Monday.com

Asana

Job description

At Syner-G, we enable our people to build careers that impact positively on their quality of life. Through our expertise, insight, consulting and management skills, we accelerate breakthrough science and delivery of life-enhancing therapies to more patients. We work across a diverse range of clients and projects, supporting many organizations from the most critical phases of the drug discovery and approval process through to commercialization. It is meaningful, varied and thought-provoking work with a strategic emphasis, a solutions-driven approach and significant, real-world outcomes, from science to delivery/success. To learn more about who we are and what drives us, watch our company video here .

Underpinning this mission is a culture that aligns perfectly with what we want to achieve. We enable our people to grow, we support them in their learning and we reward them in so many different ways. In return, they play an instrumental role in maintaining our reputation across the globe as a strategic biopharma product development and delivery partner.

Syner-G was recently honored with BioSpace's prestigious "Best Places to Work" 2026 award, for the third consecutive year, along with many other award-winning programs to make a career here truly life-enhancing. These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and engaging work environment for our employees, with a particular emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, financial rewards, leadership and innovation.

At Syner-G, we recognize that our team members are our most valuable asset. Join us in shaping the future, where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a meaningful impact.

The Project Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating cross-functional strategic initiatives that support organizational growth, business transformation, operational excellence, and client engagement activities. This role serves as a central point of coordination among internal stakeholders, leadership teams, client organizations, and external partners to ensure projects are executed on time, within scope, and within budget. The Project Manager drives project planning, risk management, resource alignment, and operational execution while supporting strategic priorities, transformation initiatives, integration activities, and client-focused business objectives across the CMO/CDMO industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project plans, timelines, workstreams, and implementation roadmaps utilizing tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar project management platforms.
• Drive project execution by monitoring deliverables, tracking milestones, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, client expectations, and transformation strategies.
• Lead cross-functional project meetings involving Commercial, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Business Development, and external stakeholders as required.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among stakeholders to ensure timely decision-making, issue resolution, and effective project execution.
• Identify critical path activities, project dependencies, operational risks, and business challenges that may impact timelines, budgets, or strategic objectives.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, contingency plans, and escalation processes to minimize disruptions and maintain project momentum.
• Monitor project budgets, forecast resource requirements, and support financial planning activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate and manage project scope changes while assessing impacts to timelines, budgets, resources, and overall business objectives.
• Support strategic initiatives including business transformation programs, operational improvement efforts, organizational change management activities, and growth-related projects.
• Coordinate activities associated with mergers, acquisitions, integrations, client onboarding, strategic partnerships, and other corporate development initiatives, as applicable.
• Partner with functional leaders to ensure project activities align with company objectives, client commitments, and operational capabilities.
• Develop project status reports, dashboards, executive presentations, and governance materials for leadership review and decision-making.
• Maintain project documentation, decision logs, action item trackers, risk registers, and governance records to support transparency and accountability.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure successful achievement of project milestones, strategic objectives, and client deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes, tools, governance practices, and operational workflows to enhance execution and organizational effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned. These job requirements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Life Sciences, Engineering, Operations Management, Finance, or a related discipline required.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) strongly preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, CMO/CDMO, consulting, or related industries.
• At least 3 to 5 years of direct project or program management experience supporting strategic, operational, transformation, integration, or business initiatives.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience supporting business transformation, operational improvement, M&A integration, organizational change, or strategic planning initiatives preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, commercialization, outsourced development and manufacturing services, or related business operations is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices, including project planning, governance, risk management, and change management.
• Proven project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource management, and execution capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex business challenges and implement practical solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and drive alignment across cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Experience utilizing project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Monday.com, Asana, or similar systems.
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail and ability to maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across teams and organizational levels.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, clients, and external stakeholders.
• PMP certification or formal project management training is a plus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment.

We define total rewards as compensation, benefits, remote work/flexibility, development, recognition, and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars. This includes a market competitive base salary, robust benefit offerings, and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous paid time away program and company-paid holidays.

The expected salary range for this position is $150,000 to $160,000 yearly. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Currently, Syner-G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

LEGAL STATEMENT: Syner-G is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Syner-G is an E-Verify employer.