Operations Project Manager

SriSai BioPharma•Frederick, MD

4d•$82,000 - $102,000

About The Position

The Operations Project Manager is an individual contributor who independently plans, leads, and executes operational projects and continuous improvement initiatives across SriSai Biopharmaceutical Solutions. The role provides end-to-end project management, including setting timelines, milestones, deliverables, and priorities; coordinating cross-functional activities; mitigating risks; and ensuring successful completion. It calls for independent judgment, problem-solving, effective communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities with limited day-to-day supervision. The position also identifies operational inefficiencies and implements improvements that support safe, compliant, and efficient operations. The Operations Project Manager may serve as a designated backup for Operations supervisors or managers during scheduled or unscheduled absences. When formally assigned management coverage, the position is responsible for directing employees, assigning work, making operational decisions, and maintaining the performance of the assigned area. Responsibilities include managing projects from planning through completion; optimizing processes and workflows; maintaining project records and audit readiness; coordinating corrective and preventive actions; supporting audits, inspections, investigations, and safety activities; and collaborating with Quality and other departments to maintain compliance with company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements. When formally designated for coverage, the role also manages daily operations, staffing, employee performance, and operational resources within delegated authority. The position is expected to demonstrate SriSai Biopharmaceutical Solutions' R.I.C.E. core values: Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. Additional duties may be assigned, and responsibilities may change based on operational and business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Operations, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Life Sciences, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant professional experience may be considered.
Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in operations, project management, warehousing, distribution, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or another regulated environment preferred.
Demonstrated experience independently managing projects from planning through completion.
Experience developing project plans, tracking milestones, mitigating risks, and coordinating cross-functional initiatives.
Experience evaluating and implementing operational process improvements.
Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and manage competing priorities with limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience providing supervisory or operational management coverage.
Experience in a GMP-regulated environment.

Responsibilities

Independently manage assigned Operations projects from initial planning through implementation and completion.
Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, responsibilities, and action plans.
Set project priorities and determine next steps based on business objectives and operational requirements.
Lead project meetings, define deliverables, establish accountability, and align participating departments.
Coordinate project activities with Operations, Quality, Facilities, Validation, and other departments.
Monitor project progress, deadlines, resource requirements, risks, and outstanding action items.
Identify project delays or barriers and develop and recommend solutions and risk-mitigation strategies.
Provide leadership with regular project status updates, including progress, issues, risks, and recommended actions.
Maintain accurate project documentation and complete assigned deliverables on time.
Evaluate operational processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies, barriers, and improvement opportunities.
Recommend and implement processes, equipment, systems, and operational practices that improve efficiency, safety, quality, and productivity.
Lead operational improvement initiatives from evaluation through implementation, and evaluate their effectiveness.
Collaborate across departments to assess operational challenges and develop sustainable solutions.
Support implementation of new technologies, systems, equipment, and operational changes.
Maintain accurate project records and action tracking to support continuous audit readiness.
Coordinate corrective and preventive actions related to operational projects and improvement initiatives.
Identify potential compliance risks and recommend preventive or corrective measures.
Collaborate with Quality and other departments to ensure operational changes comply with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Support internal and external audits, inspections, investigations, and follow-up activities as assigned.
Track corrective actions and ensure assigned project commitments are completed within established timelines.
When formally designated to provide management coverage, manage the daily performance and effectiveness of the assigned operational area.
During assigned coverage, set daily work priorities; assign and reassign employees; and determine appropriate use of staffing and resources.
During assigned coverage, direct employees, adjust priorities, make routine decisions within delegated authority, and monitor performance, productivity, quality, safety, and compliance.
During assigned coverage, provide coaching and feedback; address routine performance, attendance, and conduct concerns; and document concerns and recommend follow-up to the employee's regular manager and Human Resources.
Serve as the designated Operations management representative for the assigned area during coverage and maintain its safe, timely, compliant, and effective operation.
Perform responsibilities in accordance with company policies, SOPs, Good Documentation Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Identify and address safety, quality, or compliance concerns within assigned authority; stop or redirect work when an immediate concern exists.
Support safety investigations, inspections, walkthroughs, and corrective actions, and promote safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.