Manager, Project Management

Summary Of Objective

The Manager, Project Management is responsible for project management tasks for Drug Product manufacturing projects, supporting key clients and internal objectives. This position drives planning, decision-making, develops implementation strategies, and leads efforts for projects.

Possessions

• Possesses the leadership and managerial skills to lead a team of project management professionals and provide feedback on a regular basis.
• Provides strategic leadership, guidance, and operational support to the site project management team and/or direct reports.
• Strives to streamline and strengthen project management methodology to maximize efficiencies.
• Maintains overview of all client project statuses and ongoing or emerging issues; escalates in a timely manner and coordinates solutions.
• Identifies project issues such as resource, technical or scheduling constraints and assists to resolve these issues internally and with external stakeholders by developing risk assessments, summarized options, and proposed solutions with impact statements.
• Establishes and maintains policies, procedures, and guidelines for the site project management team that is in alignment with the D&M segment and/or PCI Pharma Service.
• Trains and assists Project Managers as a mentor on technical or PM related processes as needed.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides prioritization and alignment of initiatives with overall business strategy and vision.
• Maintains overview of all client project statuses and ongoing or emerging issues; escalates in a timely manner and coordinates solutions.
• Identifies project issues such as resource, technical or scheduling constraints and assists to resolve these issues internally and with external stakeholders by development of risk assessments, summarized options, and proposed solutions with impact statements.
• Trains and assists Project Managers as a mentor on technical or PM related processes as needed.
• Establishes and maintains policies, procedures, and guidelines for the site project management team that is in alignment with the D&M segment and/or PCI Pharma Service.
• Tracks and forecasts revenue generating activities. Works with finance to ensure invoices are accurate and paid on time.
• Engages in initial customer discussions in support of Business Development and in recurring Business Review and/or Joint Sterring Committee Meetings for existing customers to review site performance and foster customer relationships.
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.
• Embraces PCI Pharma Services cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
• Complies with all PCI policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Bachelor's or Master's degree in a life sciences or business discipline preferred. PMP preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years in Biotech/Pharma industry or CDMO. Minimum of five (5) years in Project Management.
• Previous CDMO experience is preferred. Knowledge of sterile fill/finish and/or lyophilization is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in a dynamic, fast paced work environment.
• Highly proficient with Project Management software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Project, and Smartsheet.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Highly developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly detailed oriented.
• Successful team leader with strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly developed skills in conflict management by maintaining high ethics and values.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Honesty, integrity, respect and courtesy with all colleagues and clients.
• Resilient through operational and organizational changes.