Manager, Project Delivery

PerkinElmer

1d • $100,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services. Job TitleManager, Project Delivery Location(s) Customer Site - IL Job Description This is a full-time salaried position with Project Farma, a PerkinElmer company. The successful candidate will reside in the Chicago market and be willing to travel domestically, to meet client project requests. The Manager, PF, Project Delivery is responsible for the technical performance of projects and the business development expansion of services at partner accounts. In this billable client facing role, they will identify, train, develop, coach, and mentor technical teams developing high performing project engineers and consultants. The Manager, PF, Project Delivery is responsible for client relationship management and acts as client liaison during delivery of Project Farma service engagements. They are strategically focused and responsible for client satisfaction through project delivery while maintaining and growing client relationships. The Manager, PF, Project Delivery will be able to identify additional opportunities to provide new and added services for the mutual benefit of the client and the organization. They will also keep abreast of market and technology trends through industry groups. Success in this role requires proven technical expertise combined with the continued development of business opportunities, advanced people and team-building skills, and a consulting mindset to deliver technical and business solutions that align with our Patient Focused and People First mindset.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (and/or Masters) in Life Science, Engineering, or related discipline (OR a combination of equivalent experience in CQV engineering, cGMP facility start-up, project management and/or comparable military experience).
• 10-16 years’ advanced therapy, life science, pharmaceutical, or biotech experience.
• 6 years minimum managing high-performing teams.
• 6 years minimum of business development, lead generation, or sales experience.
• Travel as required to meet client project needs.
• Experience operating as a trusted strategic advisor to organization decision-makers on short and long-term organizational initiatives.
• Experience translating client visions to set the direction, frame the project, provide clarity to direct reports and client, and deliver results
• Proven technical/managerial capabilities in developing solutions to engineering and business problems and managing deliverables and client expectations

Responsibilities

• Site Strategy Develop and own the site strategy to position the firm as a leader in CQV services. Proactively identify client needs to foster site expansion. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., client executives, decision-makers) to secure long-term partnerships.
• Business Growth & Development Monitor and achieve operational KPIs and targets. Monitor and manage budgets and planning needs to meet the necessary project requirements. Work with client’s business/technical leadership to facilitate workflow development, project scope development and risk assessment, issue resolution and work forecasting and planning. Provide direction and innovation in service and/or process improvement, cost reduction and recommendations for business process optimization. Thorough understanding of our target industries including how each sector works together, interdependence, emerging trends, and key challenges.
• Leadership & Talent Development Oversee the career development and performance of the entire site team. Partner with Market Directors to share best practices across sites. Lead initiatives and projects by ensuring Team Members understand team and individual goals and responsibilities, managing priorities and ensuring timely and high-quality completion of work. Subject Matter Expert who provides technical direction, training, career development and performance assessments to ensure high quality delivery. Mentor, train, and coach team members in client engagement, relationship management, and leadership.
• Resource Management Consult with the Market Director to forecast future resource needs and maintain a forward-looking resource plan. Support project direction and strategy based on client vision and expected outcomes throughout the entire project delivery life cycle without oversight. Analyze, identify trends, and ensure performance of PO management tools; managing burn rates; need for new proposals and proactively communicate PO performance. Proactively identify and ensure success through earned value analysis for clients and maximizing performance for Project Farma. Drive efficiency through team member utilization and support cross-account / cross-region allocations.
• Technical Delivery Oversee technical delivery for site or market projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes. Builds dependence as a technical SME to the client and serves as an escalation point for technical issues. Ensure delivery of high-quality GMP Engineering services that meet client specifications and regulatory standards. Own and delegates project execution, ensuring timelines and budgets are met. Continually develop technical aptitude of Project Farma’s core services within the life science space including but not limited to: Capital Project Management, including Project Controls and Scheduling, Facility Builds, Tech Transfers, Validation Life Cycle, including Commissioning and Qualification, Process Validation, Computer System Validation, Quality, Regulatory, and Compliance, GxP Automated Systems, Quality Control, including Clinical and Commercial. May be requested to assist with Project Controls and Scheduling to include, Budget estimates, Detailed project schedules and milestones, Feasibility estimates, risks, forecasts and scenario analysis, and Project cost reports and trend analysis
• Operational Performance & Billability Maintain 100% individual billability while ensuring the site or market team achieves forecast hours & targets. Ensure team performance aligns to billable hours in support of operational goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees