Business Project Manager - Acquisition Integration - Bio-Techne

Merck•Burlington, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

MilliporeSigma is seeking a PMO Project Manager to support the Bio-Techne Integration. This role requires a strategic, detail-oriented professional experienced in managing complex, cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced, time-bound environment. The successful candidate will drive project planning, execution, and governance activities, requiring strong stakeholder management, sound judgment in ambiguous situations, and a disciplined approach to risk and issue management throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Project Management, Life Sciences, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management.
At least 2 years supporting complex, high-stakes programs.
Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects involving legal, finance, IT, HR, and commercial stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Microsoft Project.
Proficiency in SmartSheets.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) is preferred.
Professional certification in project management such as PMP (PMI) or PRINCE2 is strongly preferred.
Prior experience within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry is strongly preferred.
Travel requirement up to 50%.
Strong project management skills with proven ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced, confidential environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and present it clearly to senior audiences.
Demonstrated ability to influence and build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities.
High degree of personal accountability, discretion, and professional integrity.
Ability to operate effectively with ambiguity and adapt quickly to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and budgets.
Ensure assigned projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, with clear accountability across workstreams.
Coordinate interdependencies across parallel workstreams (legal, finance, HR, IT, commercial) for integrated project delivery.
Support the development and maintenance of an integrated master schedule.
Serve as a central point of coordination between cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
Facilitate requirements-gathering sessions, working groups, and alignment meetings.
Communicate project status, decisions, and escalations clearly and concisely to stakeholders at all levels.
Maintain strict confidentiality protocols.
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and project metrics.
Conduct regular project status meetings and produce accurate, timely reporting for leadership and governance bodies.
Proactively identify deviations from plan and escalate issues with recommended corrective actions.
Identify, assess, and document potential project risks and issues.
Develop and maintain a risk register with mitigation strategies and ownership.
Monitor risk exposure and adapt plans accordingly.
Maintain comprehensive and audit-ready project documentation (charters, decision logs, action trackers, status reports, lessons learned).
Prepare and present project updates, executive summaries, and governance packs for senior leadership.
Ensure documentation management practices adhere to confidentiality and data governance requirements.