Director of Project Management

The Director, Project Management is responsible for leadership of the Project Management function, including management of a team of experienced Project Managers and oversight of all product development activities.

Responsibilities

• Promote a customer centric Project Management function to provide an outstanding customer service experience for customers.
• Foster collaboration and lead establishment of strong partnerships with customers based on trust, interpersonal skills and business abilities.
• Provide an outstanding level of customer service by anticipating Clients’ needs and effectively managing information, projects execution, stakeholders’ requirements, and challenges’ resolution.
• Promote collaboration and cohesion with peers and colleagues within the organization.
• Plan and effectively support execution of projects on time and on budget.
• Lead and manage projects including financials, timelines, sourcing, team dynamics, and customer service.
• Drive accountability, advancement of Project Management systems and initiatives at the site and oversee efficient utilization of PM resources.
• Evaluate new business opportunities, including detailed cost analysis.
• Elevate team awareness and proactively drive resolution and client approvals for scope changes within programs.
• Lead, motivate, mentor and manage the Project Management team through all customer-based projects, while proactively driving resolution of projects challenges during execution.
• Organize and coordinate multi-disciplinary/cross-functional teams for all product development initiatives and activities.
• Serve as liaison between Sales, Finance, Business Development, Sr. Leadership and Management teams, for communicating expectations and delivering results.
• Maintain effective, positive communication with coworkers, customers, management, and outside sales representatives.
• P&L responsibilities for Project Management team.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a scientific related discipline, including Master, PhD degrees in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business Administration, etc.
• At least five (5) years; preferably more than ten (10) years’ experience in a Project Management leadership role within the pharma, CDMO industry.

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