The Senior Project Manager 1 is responsible for leading cross-functional project teams and driving end-to-end project execution from initiation and planning through delivery and closure within a regulated industry environment. This role ensures that all projects are delivered on time within scope and budget and in full compliance with applicable regulations quality standards and organizational policies. Serving as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders this role facilitates transparent communication manages risks and issues proactively and aligns cross-functional resources to achieve project objectives. Additionally this role requires a results-oriented professional who exercises sound judgment operates with a high degree of autonomy and demonstrates a sustained commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
What Youll Do
Owns end-to-end comprehensive project plans including detailed timelines budgets resource allocations and milestone schedules across the full project lifecycle
Leads cross-functional project teams to achieve defined project milestones deliverables and success criteria on time and within budget
Identifies assesses documents and mitigates project risks and issues
Escalates concerns and proposed solutions to appropriate stakeholders or leadership as necessary to enable timely decisions
Facilitates effective project meetings prepares meeting agendas captures accurate minutes and tracks open action items through to resolution
Ensures project compliance with applicable regulations quality systems and internal standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Partners with functional area leads and subject matter experts (SMEs) to define project scope objectives deliverables and measurable success criteria at project initiation
Establishes and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) and project metrics while clearly communicating status updates highlighting risks accomplishments and post-project retrospectives to stakeholders and senior leadership driving accountability
Drives continuous improvement initiatives within the project management function identifying opportunities to enhance processes tools and templates
Supports vendor and contract management activities as required including coordination with external partners monitoring of deliverables and escalation of performance concerns
Manages competing project priorities across a portfolio of concurrent projects effectively balancing resources and timelines in a dynamic fast-paced environment
Contributes to the development and refinement of project management standards best practices and governance frameworks across the organization
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge & Skills
Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage complexity and drive clarity across multiple workstreams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences including senior leadership
Proficient in project management tools and methodologies including but not limited to MS Project Smartsheet and both Agile and Waterfall frameworks
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and reprioritize effectively in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a proactive approach to identifying issues and developing practical solutions
Proven ability to influence without direct authority build consensus and drive alignment across cross-functional teams and organizational levels
Knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulations with a compliance quality and safety first mindset
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree in life science engineering or related field with 8 years of progressive responsibility in project management; or
Masters degree in engineering or related field with 6 years of project management experience
Experience working in a CGMP environment or other highly regulated industry
Preffered Requirements
Masters degree in engineering or related field
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection. X No Yes
May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program. No X Yes
Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck. X No Yes
Ability to discern audible cues. No X Yes
Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision visual acuity including distinguishing color. X No Yes
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to ascend or descend ladders scaffolding ramps etc. No X Yes
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. No X Yes 30 minutes (If yes may specify frequency/duration: up tominutes)
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. No X Yes 120 minutes (If yes may specify frequency/duration: up tominutes)
Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists hands and/or fingers. No X Yes
Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools. X No Yes
Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to X pounds. No X Yes If yes X 10 lbs. 33 lbs.
Ability to bend push or pull reach to retrieve materials from 18 to 60 in height and use twisting motions. X No Yes ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Will work in warm/cold environments. X No Yes Range (If yes specify approximate temperature ranges.)
Will work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. X No Yes
Will work in small and/or enclosed spaces. X No Yes
Will work in heights greater than 4 feet. X No Yes
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