Project Manager - Federal Programs

SGS•Livonia, MI

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance. Our brand promise, when you need to be sure , underscores our commitment to reliability, integrity and trust — enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource. SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW). Please note that this is a HYBRID opportunity. We are looking for someone to work onsite as required. Our Livonia, MI laboratory is looking for a Project Manager to join their Client Services team! The Project Manager is a key member of the Client Services Team, serving as a client advocate and laboratory liaison. The Project Manager is expected to build strong working relationships with our clients and technical staff. This role is responsible for guiding successful, on-time completion of the clients' project beginning with the first contact (i.e request for quote, bottle kits, etc.), through the lab (i.e. analytical details, status, etc.), to the final deliverables and invoicing. The Project Manager will work within a functional group of Project Manager Assistants and other Project Managers. This role is responsible for managing a dedicated portfolio of Federal government clients with higher complexities and/or annual analytical spend. The Project Manager is expected to become familiar with project complexities and develop a working knowledge of the ongoing project work within their functional working group to offer assistance to the Client Services team as well as providing weekly project management reporting, status and spend information back to the federal clients. The Project Manager will also be responsible for training and delegating tasks to Project Manager Assistants.

Requirements

Associates' degree or equivalent industry experience and 1 to 2 years of relevant experience (education, work related, or a combination) in sciences and/or customer service (Required)
Advanced oral and written communications skills (Required)
Strong self-initiative and resourcefulness (Required)
Advanced English language skills (Required)
Advanced mathematical, reasoning, and computer skills (Required)
Excellent attention to detail (Required)
Solid critical thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems in a systematic manner (Required)
Ability to lift/carry/push and/or pull upwards of 25 lbs on an occasional basis (Required)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field and 2 to 3 years of experience as a Project Manager Assistant (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Acts as the main point of contact/client services representative for a dedicated list of clients with higher complexities and/or annual analytical spend.
Aids the client with all aspects of project setup, including the initial quote, supply order, sample receipt, data reporting, and invoicing.
Fosters collaborative relationships with the client, laboratory operations, and sales team to support long term, successful relationships between all parties. Staff meetings and client meetings are critical to relay information about past, current, and upcoming projects.
Acts as the client liaison to the laboratory to ensure all aspects of the project are carried out in the best interest of the client and laboratory operations to meet TAT deadline
Responsible for keeping all accounts project managed and up to date and accurate.
Monitors project status and provides regular updates through proactive communication to the client, lab operations, and sales team related to project status. Effective and efficient communication is key between all areas of the laboratory and the client and is the responsibility of the Project Manager.
Understands all applicable aspects of the client project, including rationale for the project, regulations that affect the project, and the different methods employed by the client and laboratory to produce results. A knowledge of environmental regulations is helpful, including: NPDES. SW-846.
Documents and executes client requests including bottle orders, tracking samples, LIMS login, change orders, etc.
Reviews project data and invoicing for accuracy and completeness before sending final reports to the client.
Participates in offsite and/or virtual client meetings as coordinated with the Sales team
Promotes a positive working atmosphere and represent SGS in a positive manner inside and outside of the laboratory.
Performs other duties as assigned to ensure that SGS can fulfill its mission of quality, service, and growth.