Manager, Project Management – Business Strategy and Operations

Kite Pharma•Frederick, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Everyone at Kite is grounded by one common goal – curing cancer. Every single day, we seek to establish a direct line between that purpose and our day-to-day work. Would you like to join us in this mission? We are seeking a highly motivated individual for the role of Project Manager to work in the exciting area of cancer immunotherapy to support the development, management and execution of site projects. In this role you will report to the Sr. Manager, Project Management, at our commercial manufacturing facility located in Frederick, MD.

Requirements

Master's and 4+ years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s and 6+ years of relevant experience OR Associate’s and 8+ years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma/GED and 10+ years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or related discipline with significant project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Extensive experience leading complex projects in a manufacturing or GxP-regulated environment.
Demonstrated success managing cross-functional and global project teams supporting manufacturing operations.
Strong leadership capabilities with experience influencing stakeholders at all levels, including site and global leadership.
Expertise in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management methodologies.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present effectively to senior leadership.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills within complex operational environments.
Proficiency in project management tools and systems (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet) and Microsoft Office applications.
PMP certification and/or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
Deep understanding of manufacturing operations, lifecycle management, and technical transfer processes.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Strong organizational and time management skills across multiple concurrent initiatives.
Collaborative leadership style with focus on building trust and alignment across functions.
Continuous improvement mindset with focus on operational excellence and innovation.

Responsibilities

Provide structure, organization, and strategic support for anito-cel life cycle management (LCM) at the TCF05 Frederick, Maryland manufacturing facility.
Work directly with site (TCF05) MSAT and PD to manage updates to the clinical and commercial anito-cel processes.
Manage anito-cel technical transfer projects (TTs) at TCF05 from PD (or other sending units).
Interface directly with global manufacturing leadership and PD/AD leadership in support of LCM for anito-cel.
Identify risks related to anito-cel TTs and LCM and share with appropriate stakeholders.
Lead and oversee a portfolio of complex, strategic manufacturing projects, including lifecycle management (LCM), technical transfers, and process improvements.
Partner with MSAT, PD, Manufacturing, Quality, and global stakeholders to align project priorities with site and network manufacturing objectives.
Establish and maintain robust project governance including project charters, integrated timelines, resource planning, and financial tracking.
Drive execution of highly complex projects, ensuring alignment to scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements within a GxP environment.
Identify, assess, and proactively manage risks associated with manufacturing processes, technical transfers, and operational changes.
Provide clear and concise project status reporting to site leadership and portfolio governance forums.
Lead cross-functional teams to define project goals, success metrics, and business cases supporting manufacturing initiatives.
Ensure effective stakeholder engagement across site and global functions to manage interdependencies and drive decision-making.
Facilitate governance meetings, ensuring documentation of decisions, actions, and escalations.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization, new technology integration, and operational efficiency enhancements.
Build strong relationships across the site to foster trust, collaboration, and alignment with manufacturing priorities.
Mentor and develop project managers and team members, strengthening project management capabilities across the organization.