Senior Manager, Project Management, Cell Therapy Manufacturing

Bristol Myers Squibb • Bothell, WA

6d • $135,200 - $163,832

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Project Management, Cell Therapy Manufacturing works within the Strategy & Business Operations team at Bristol Myers Squibb’s Bothell CAR-T cell therapy manufacturing facility. The role leads planning and execution of major cross-functional projects, workstreams, and programs that implement strategic and operational changes and expand or improve manufacturing operations. It partners with project leads and sponsors to structure project initiation, planning, and execution, working with subject matter experts across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, information technology, manufacturing science and technology, and facilities. Typical projects include site readiness for new product trials or launches, new technology and material implementation, information system updates and migrations, physical plant layout changes, and technical or business process changes. The role requires creating structure while adapting to a dynamic environment and moving teams forward. Reporting through the site’s Project Management Office, it also contributes to the development of site project management processes, tools, and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, information technology, business, or a related field.
• Eight years of relevant business experience, including at least two years of demonstrated direct project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial, operational, and business management principles.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Project, Excel, and PowerPoint; proficiency with OneNote and SharePoint.
• High level of knowledge and competency applying predictive/waterfall, iterative, and hybrid project management processes and methodologies.
• Experience driving large, complex projects and programs from initiation through closure with minimal direction and a high level of accountability.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage and communicate substantial information across a broad range of stakeholders.
• Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills; ability to navigate a global matrix organization and influence others to achieve results.
• Analytical problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to understand detailed relationships and assess the impact of new information quickly.
• Comfort working in a rapidly changing environment, managing multiple projects or workstreams, and prioritizing competing demands.
• Demonstrated commitment to learning and improvement, including actions to advance project management proficiency.
• Ability to build positive relationships and foster a collaborative project team and PMO environment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute planning approaches for large, complex, high-visibility projects and programs, including project and governance structures, planning activities, and schedules.
• Identify stakeholders and align them on project requirements, scope, and deliverables.
• Leverage site and global resources to determine the activities needed to produce project deliverables.
• Identify and secure internal and external resources; support capital asset requests and budget management where applicable.
• Develop and manage detailed schedules, and track execution to ensure deliverables are completed on time and in alignment with Quality standards.
• Plan and manage project workshops and meetings; communicate outcomes through meeting notes, risk and issue logs, and action item logs.
• Lead identification, assessment, and management of project risks, including mitigation and contingency planning; escalate and resolve issues with leadership and collaborators, and document risks and issues.
• Control project scope and timeline changes in conjunction with sponsors and governing bodies.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and project status updates to teams, leaders, and stakeholders covering plans, status, decisions, risks, and issues.
• Capture and share project information with stakeholders, including through online knowledge management tools.
• Lead cutover planning and management to ensure regulatory and cGMP compliance.
• Lead operational handoff and project closure in line with site best practices.
• Promote project management excellence through PMO practices, knowledge sharing, innovation, and process improvement.
• Identify and champion opportunities to improve the efficiency or effectiveness of planning and execution on future projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offerings, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility.
• Flexible Time Off without a set accrual limit for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees, subject to manager approval.
• Eleven paid company holidays each year.
• Eligible employees may have paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs.
• Eligible employees may participate in an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
• Additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available.

What This Job Offers

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