TALENT PIPELINE -Project Manager 2

Cambrex•Durham, NC

46d

About The Position

The Project Manager 2 is responsible for providing project management support and coordination to cross-functional project teams and clients ensuring that project deliverables are accomplished as outlined in the project's development plan. In addition, this position will help coordinate project progress and completion with business operations to ensure timely and accurate revenue recognition. Routinely coaches and mentors and may lead team members based on business needs.

Requirements

Ability to effectively present status updates and business correspondence
Ability to listen and respond well to external customers, partners and colleagues at all levels.
Provide an advanced level of customer service (Internal and External)
Ability to negotiate and manage conflict.
Able to manage client requests professionally and in a timely manner.
Complete understanding of project related finances and status for project deliverables
Intermediate experience with application of project management techniques and tools.
Prioritizes tasks according to business objectives and can pursue several objectives simultaneously.
Knows how to obtain support from different stakeholders
A bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in the life sciences with minimally 4+ years of related industry experience including at least 2+ years of managing projects (preferably in the capacity of a Project Manager).
Moderate understanding of CDMO industry, Cambrex capabilities and pharmaceutical life cycle.
Computer understanding in Microsoft 365 Office Suite (word, excel, power point, teams, etc.)
Must Have: ability to create Gantt charts.
Highly goal and result oriented.
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong, Effective Communication (verbal & written)
Time Management and Scheduling
Highly organized
Advanced Business Acumen
Ability to work in a fast-paced cross-functional team.
Tackles problems with enthusiasm and curiosity
Treats colleagues at all levels with respect.

Nice To Haves

Qualification in project management (PMP certification) or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage client(s) portfolio across Cambrex sites & cross functional teams.
Develop Full Scale Project Plans & Project Resource Requirements
Reconcile Project Level Strategy with Overall Organizational Capacity & Strategy
Effective communication of client needs and escalations.
Identify and analyze issues and mitigate risks to project deliverables.
Escalation of critical project risks to management
Meeting Scheduling & Attendance
Meeting Notes & Action Item Tracking
Track Project Task Progress and Completion dates
Financial Monitoring & Milestone Invoicing Events
Participate in resolution of business-related conflicts.
Participation in business-related decisions and actions for managed projects
Promote a safe environment for themselves and their cross-matrix team.
Supervise and plan duties with external firms (auditors, etc.)
Comply with the general policy of the company.
Drive key initiatives around operational excellence and site improvement programs
Host onsite customer visits
Escalate client feedback.
Facilitate change(s) of scope.
Mentoring of PM staff as needed
Work closely with your direct manager and Site Leadership when making decisions for programs supported.