Senior Manager, Project Management, Cell Therapy Manufacturing

Bristol Myers Squibb•Bothell, WA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Manager, Project Management for their Cell Therapy Manufacturing facility in Bothell. This role is part of the Strategy & Business Operations (SBO) team and focuses on implementing critical strategic and operational changes through best practices in project management to expand and improve manufacturing operations. The position is crucial for supporting patients by enhancing manufacturing capabilities in the rapidly evolving field of cell therapy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, information technology, business, or related field.
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.
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.
Experience driving large complex projects and programs forward with minimal direction and a high level of accountability from initiation to closure.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Can efficiently manage and communicate a high volume of information across a diverse set of stakeholders.
Effective verbal, written and presentation skills.
Skilled in navigating across a global matrix organization and influencing others to achieve results.
Analytical problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Understands detailed relationships and can quickly assess the impact of new information.
Comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment.
Able to manage multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously and prioritize across competing demands.
A passion for learning and improvement with demonstrated actions to advance project management proficiency.
A team player who is skilled at building positive relationships and drives a collaborative project team and PMO work environment.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 3 years of experience in a biopharma or health science discipline.
Experience working in cell therapy, Good Manufacturing Practices, FDA regulated, or other regulated environments is preferred.
SharePoint page development and Smartsheet skills helpful.
PMP certification highly desirable.
Experience working in project management consulting a plus.

Responsibilities

Leading the planning and managing the execution of major cross-functional projects, project workstreams, and programs for the manufacturing site.
Partnering with leads and sponsors to apply an organized approach to project initiation, planning, and execution, driving the delivery of complex changes.
Working with subject matter experts across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, information technology, manufacturing science & technology, and facilities departments.
Developing and executing the planning approach for large, complex, and high visibility projects and programs, including project structure, governance structure, planning activities, and planning schedule.
Identifying stakeholders and driving conversations to align on clear project requirements, scope, and deliverables.
Leveraging site and global resources to identify activities needed to produce deliverables.
Identifying and securing internal and external resources required to execute the work.
Supporting the capital asset request and budget management process where applicable.
Developing and managing detailed project schedules.
Driving and tracking execution of project activities to ensure deliverables are completed on time and in alignment with Quality standards.
Planning and managing project team workshops and meetings, communicating outcomes via meeting notes, risk and issue logs, and action items logs.
Actively leading the identification, assessment, and management of project risks, including development of mitigation and contingency plans.
Driving the escalation and resolution of project issues, including leadership communication and collaboration.
Ensuring appropriate documentation of risks and issues for business continuity and continuous improvement.
Controlling changes to scope and timeline in conjunction with project sponsors and governing bodies.
Preparing and delivering presentations and project status updates to project team members, leaders, and other stakeholders.
Effectively capturing and sharing project information with stakeholders, including use of online knowledge management tools.
Leading planning and management of cutovers to ensure regulatory and cGMP compliance.
Leading and managing operational handoff and project closure activities in line with site best practices.
Promoting excellence in project management capabilities through use of PMO best practices, knowledge sharing, innovation, and process improvements.
Identifying and championing opportunities for more efficient or effective planning and execution of future projects.

Benefits

Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval) for US Exempt Employees.
11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees).
160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees (with manager approval).
11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays for Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees.
Unlimited paid sick time (based on eligibility).
Up to 2 paid volunteer days per year (based on eligibility).
Summer hours flexibility (based on eligibility and role).
Leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs.
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day (for all global employees full and part-time actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year).