Strategic Portfolio Project Manager

Default (MSD); Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 101,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Fitness club membership contribution

Pet insurance

Identity theft protection

Home and auto insurance discounts

Supplemental life insurance

Job summary

Meso Scale Diagnostics in Rockville, MD, seeks a seasoned Portfolio/Project Manager to oversee a program of interconnected projects and drive schedules aligned with strategic objectives.

You will lead cross-functional teams, implement PM processes, and report to senior leadership while navigating GMP-like requirements. A PMP or equivalent certification and 5+ years of multi-technology leadership are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Science or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Five years of experience directly leading projects in multiple technologies and functions.
• Project management certification or completion of a recognized project management curriculum or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in life science, GMP, government contracting or other regulated industry desired.
• Two years of manager/supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Assembles project and program proposals, plans, schedules and appropriate resource allocations; defines the project’s scope, goals, objectives, and deliverables; develops high-quality, integrated cross-functional plans and schedules
• Provides clear direction on project requirements and plans across the company at the project team, manager and director levels.
• Manages work efforts of cross-functional project teams in order to deliver projects according to project and program plans
• Identifies project issues and proactively implements plans to resolve such issues and mitigate project impact
• Determines resource needs and ensures allocated resources are aligned with forecasted work
• Performs quality reviews of project deliverables for compliance to established practices and standards
• Tracks key project and program milestones and deliverables; adjusting project plans, schedules and resources utilizing approved change management practices to meet the requirements and needs of the customer through project completion and closeout.
• Coordinates and escalates communication with all appropriate areas of the company to mitigate the impact of changes to project scope, budget, resources and risk.
• Prepares reports and provides updates to internal staff, senior management and leadership teams that detail project status.
• Leads project team members in the use of project management methods, standards and tools; implementing processes and methodologies to achieve successful projects.
• Works with department managers and directors to identify areas of process improvement with aim of reducing cost, increasing quality, more effectively utilizing resources to consistently deliver projects on time

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Science or related field

Project management certification (PMP or equivalent)

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PMP Certification

Job description

Meso Scale Diagnostics in Rockville, MD, seeks a seasoned Portfolio/Project Manager to oversee a program of interconnected projects and drive schedules aligned with strategic objectives.

You will lead cross-functional teams, implement PM processes, and report to senior leadership while navigating GMP-like requirements. A PMP or equivalent certification and 5+ years of multi-technology leadership are preferred.