Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Manager to lead a cross-functional initiative focused on implementing incoming raw material testing requirements into product specifications across a broad operational network. This role will be responsible for driving project planning, execution, tracking, communication, and risk management while coordinating efforts among internal teams and external laboratory partners.

The ideal candidate has strong project management experience, exceptional organizational skills, and a proven ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables. This individual will play a key role in ensuring project objectives are achieved while maintaining compliance with applicable quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Duration

6–7 month contract (anticipated through March 2027)

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Location

Worcester, Massachusetts

Work Arrangement

100% onsite

Top 3 Required Qualifications

• Project Management Experience
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects from planning through execution and completion
• Experience developing project plans, managing deliverables, and coordinating multiple stakeholders
• Strong Organizational & Workload Management Skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Demonstrated success tracking milestones, timelines, risks, and dependencies
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to present project updates, metrics, and recommendations to both internal and external stakeholders

Other Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (BS/BA required)
• Proficiency with common project and program management tools, software, and reporting techniques
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and external vendors or service providers
• Ability to translate high-level goals into actionable project plans and measurable activities
• Comfortable facilitating meetings, preparing project documentation, and delivering status updates
• Experience operating in regulated environments is a plus
• Ability to identify, assess, and escalate project risks in a timely manner

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data, including medical data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment. Additionally, drug products may be present in the workplace.