Project Manager

Emmes•Rockville, WA

16h

About The Position

Be Part of One Team, One Purpose. At Emmes Group, we’re shaping the future of clinical research— where human intelligence meets cutting-edge technology to drive meaningful advancements in healthcare. With over 47 years of scientific excellence, we’ve led groundbreaking research in cell and gene therapy, vaccines, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience. Through our two business units— Emmes, a full-service CRO, and Veridix AI, our technology, data, and analytical solutions —we are modernizing clinical trials and accelerating the development of life-changing therapies. We believe that every clinical breakthrough starts with people —people who are passionate, purpose-driven, and ready to make an impact. At Emmes Group, we bring People, Science, and Technology together to collaborate with our customers and deliver global health impact. Our culture is built on integrity, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring that every challenge is met with perseverance and accountability. The Project Manager is responsible for independently managing smaller or less complex government-funded projects, including ownership of timelines, coordination, and day-to-day execution. This role ensures projects are delivered in alignment with contractual and operational requirements by actively managing progress, risks, and communication with stakeholders. The Project Manager may also support execution of larger programs by managing defined workstreams under the direction of senior project or program leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
4-6 years experience in project management, coordination, or related roles.
4-6 years Experience independently managing smaller or less complex projects or work streams, including ownership of timelines, deliverables, and coordination.
4-6 years Experience managing or supporting project budgets, including tracking spend, forecasting, and identifying variances.
4-6 years Experience identifying and resolving project risks, issues, or delays within defined scope.
4-6 years Experience working in cross-functional team environments with accountability for outcomes.
PMP certification or obtained within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in clinical research, government contracts, or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

Independently manages execution of smaller or less complex projects from initiation through completion.
Develops and maintains project plans, timelines, and trackers to ensure delivery of project objectives.
Monitors progress against plan, identifies deviations, and takes action to keep project work on track.
Drives follow-up with team members to ensure timely completion of deliverables and milestones.
May support execution of larger or more complex programs by managing defined workstreams under senior leadership.
Leads coordination across cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project priorities, timelines, and responsibilities.
Facilitates project meetings and ensures clear outcomes, decisions, and next steps.
Communicates project status, risks, and updates to internal stakeholders and supports communication to clients through program leadership.
Manages project budgets for assigned projects, including tracking spend, maintaining forecasts, and identifying variances.
Works with project control and leadership to address financial risks and ensure alignment with project expectations.
Identifies financial variances or risks and works with leadership to address them.
Ensures project execution aligns with financial and operational expectations.
Identifies and manages project risks, issues, and gaps in execution.
Develops and drives mitigation actions and ensures follow-through to resolution.
Escalates complex or high-impact risks with context and recommended actions.
Develops and maintains project tracking tools, timelines, and reporting structures.
Ensures accuracy and consistency of project data across tracking and reporting.
Applies and reinforces standard processes and tools across project work.
Ensures project execution aligns with contract scope, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
Tracks contractual deliverables and ensures timely completion and submission.
Participates in PMO initiatives and contributes to process improvements.
Shares lessons learned and supports consistency across projects.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards