Senior Manager, Project Management, Cell Therapy Manufacturing

Bristol-Myers Squibb • Bothell, WA

216d • $135,200 - $163,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for leading the planning and managing the execution of major cross-functional projects, project workstreams, and programs for the manufacturing site. The project manager role contributes to the success of the site by partnering with leads and sponsors to apply an organized approach to project initiation, planning, and execution, driving the delivery of complex changes. This position works with subject matter experts across our manufacturing, quality, supply chain, information technology, manufacturing science & technology, and facilities departments. Typical projects supported by this role include manufacturing site readiness for new product trials or launches, implementation of new technologies and materials, information system updates and migrations, changes to the physical plant layout, and technical and business process changes. Given the dynamic nature of cell therapy, these projects require an individual who can create structure while quickly adapting to change and moving project teams forward. This position reports in through the site's Project Management Office and is actively involved in the maturation of site project management processes, tools, and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, information technology, business, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 8 years of relevant business experience including at least 2 years of demonstrated experience directly managing projects.
• Strong knowledge of financial, operational, and business management principles.
• Experience working in cell therapy, Good Manufacturing Practices, FDA regulated, or other regulated environments is preferred.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient OneNote and SharePoint user.
• High level of knowledge and competency applying predictive/waterfall, iterative, and hybrid project management processes and methodologies.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Analytical problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment.
• Able to manage multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously and prioritize across competing demands.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred 3 years of experience in a biopharma or health science discipline.
• PMP certification highly desirable.
• Experience driving large complex projects and programs forward with minimal direction and a high level of accountability from initiation to closure.
• Experience working in project management consulting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the planning approach for large, complex, and high visibility projects and programs including project structure, governance structure, planning activities, and planning schedule.
• Identify stakeholders and drive conversations to align on clear project requirements, scope, and deliverables.
• Leverage site and global resources to identify the activities needed to produce the deliverables.
• Identify and secure internal and external resources required to execute the work.
• Support the capital asset request and budget management process where applicable.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules.
• Drive and track execution of project activities to ensure deliverables are completed on time and in alignment with Quality standards.
• Plan and manage project team workshops and meetings.
• Communicate outcomes via meeting notes, risk and issue logs, and action items logs in alignment with site practices.
• Actively lead the identification, assessment, and management of project risks including development of mitigation and contingency plans to minimize project impact.
• Drive the escalation and resolution of project issues including leadership communication and collaboration.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of risks and issues for business continuity and continuous improvement.
• Control changes to scope and timeline in conjunction with project sponsors and governing bodies.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and project status updates to project team members, leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure ongoing visibility to project plans, status, decisions, risks, and issues.
• Effectively capture and share project information with stakeholders including use of online knowledge management tools.
• Lead planning and management of cutovers to ensure regulatory and cGMP compliance.
• Lead and manage operational handoff and project closure activities in line with site best practices.
• Promote excellence in project management capabilities through use of PMO best practices, knowledge sharing, innovation, and process improvements.
• Identify and champion opportunities for more efficient or effective planning and execution of future projects.

Benefits

• Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care.
• Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Financial well-being resources and a 401(K).
• Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support.
• Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility.
• Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave.
• Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources.
• Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree