Project Manager

API • Edmonton, AB

23d • CA$92,000 - CA$128,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation (API) brings life-saving research to the real world by helping life science innovators bridge the gap between academic research and commercial product development. We are driven, compassionate, and laser focused on making a dramatic positive impact with everything we undertake. When you join API, you are part of a rapidly growing team that is creating collaborative opportunities to commercialize Canadian life sciences discoveries, increasing the amount of commercial research and development in the country, and supporting Alberta as a key pillar in Canada’s life sciences sector. API is currently seeking a Project Manager to join our team for a 19-month temporary contract position. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing and executing various projects from initiation to completion. They will be required to hold exceptional leadership and communication skills and will ensure the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget. This is a 1.0 FTE role within our PMO function, with one vacancy available in the team; candidates who are better suited at a Project Coordinator level are encouraged to apply to the Project Coordinator posting. Please note this position requires full-time on-site presence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction or relevant field.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) designation is required.
• 2-5 years of managing projects or supporting project operations
• 5+ years of experience managing projects.
• Extensive knowledge and applied experience in project management principles and the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®).
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage full range of project work, from small details to the big picture, with competing priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership, team building, and relationship management.
• Excellence in assessment, gap analysis, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Possessing a proactive, prospective, and strategic mindset.
• Ability to effectively communicate across multiple stakeholder groups and SMEs internal and external to the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint).
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams toward project success.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
• Analytical problem-solving and clear communication skills
• Relationship building, influencing, advocating, and negotiating capabilities.
• Comfort with ambiguity and cultural differences.
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Effective in a fast-paced start-up environment
• Proactive, analytical, results-oriented, and creative
• Fosters transparent, honest, and positive team environment.
• Results-driven and process-oriented

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of the pharmaceutical development sector considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Monday Software or similar tools is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of projects - both client facing and internal to the organization - on time and within scope and budget to ensure project objectives are met.
• Facilitate collaboration, problem solving, and communication to support efficient project delivery.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations.
• Remove roadblocks for the team to ensure smooth progress and ensure resources have adequate support to complete their work.
• Organize internal and external resources appropriately in consultation with senior leadership.
• Conservatively manage change requests to effectively manage scope and other project constraints.
• Ensure business decisions are made by the most accountable person, in consultation with appropriate representation from all impacted functional areas.
• Work with and problem-solve with the technical teams and subject-matter experts
• Consistently identify, track, and manage risks, assumptions, issues, and decisions with the project team.
• Develop response plans as needed to address identified risks.
• Take ownership of issue resolution and problem-solving.
• Provide a collaborative environment for resolving issues effectively, escalate issues only when necessary.
• Contribute to the development and sharing of project management best practices and lessons learned.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and SMEs to design, develop, and operationalize standard processes to support the development of a project management program.
• In collaboration with business development, conduct requirements gathering and project feasibility assessment, client engagement, contract and budget development and management, and resource allocation

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage plan with 100% premium coverage for employees and dependents.
• RRSP Matching Program with API matching contributions up to 1-3% of base salary.
• Professional Development Opportunities including training programs, workshops, conferences, and certifications.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy including vacation days, medical/personal days, and holidays.
• Green Transit Allowance for employees who use environmentally friendly transportation for at least 75% of their commute.
• 20 Work From Home days, subject to job function, company needs, and manager approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level