Senior Project Manager, Life Sciences & Design

IPS-Integrated Project Services; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex life sciences projects from our Cary, NC office or at our Blue Bell, PA headquarters. You will oversee scope, budget, and schedule, coordinate with clients, and guide PM teams to successful delivery while managing risks and resources across disciplines.

The role requires 10+ years of PM experience, PMP preferred, and 5+ years in Pharmaceutical/GMP projects. Travel and field work are expected, with safety-focused responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience in Project Management.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 5+ years of Pharmaceutical/GMP project experience.
• Skilled in IT tools including spreadsheets, word processing, planning, and scheduling software.
• Understanding of Earned Value and other project control methods.

Responsibilities

• Holds primary responsibility for achieving scope, cost, schedule, and quality objectives on assigned projects.
• Attends pre-bid meetings with clients and prepares proposals in conjunction with department heads, directors, and other key individuals.
• Independently develops design budgets.
• Manages client interaction on assigned projects and promotes positive relationships.
• Identifies risks to the project and corporation and mitigates them with leadership.
• Leads project teams to a successful conclusion.
• Coordinates with project discipline leads to determine scope, complexity, and scheduling requirements.
• Develops and maintains meeting minutes and action items for each project.
• Prepares internal monthly financial/schedule reports for Director of Operations.
• Prepares monthly financial/schedule reports for client as requested.
• Manages all sub-consultants on the project.
• Assists in identifying and developing innovative methods for improving project management processes.
• Provides mentorship to developing individuals within the PM group and design disciplines.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Risk management

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or planning

Tools

MS Office

Scheduling software

Job description

IPS is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex life sciences projects from our Cary, NC office or at our Blue Bell, PA headquarters. You will oversee scope, budget, and schedule, coordinate with clients, and guide PM teams to successful delivery while managing risks and resources across disciplines.

The role requires 10+ years of PM experience, PMP preferred, and 5+ years in Pharmaceutical/GMP projects. Travel and field work are expected, with safety-focused responsibilities.