Senior Project Manager - Life Sciences

GBA Team•Lenexa, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

GBA, a professional, full service architectural and engineering firm, is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Sr. Project Manager position in our Life Sciences group. This group specializes in the design of processes, utilities and facilities that manufacture cGMP drug products using biotech and pharmaceutical methods. We serve many of the top companies as an integrated team of architects, engineers, commissioning specialists, and project managers. GBA offers the opportunity to work on a large variety of projects from start to finish, in a collaborative team environment, with room for career growth and development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, construction management or a related field.
At least 10 years of experience, preferably in Bio Tech, Pharmaceuticals, Nutritional, Packaging or other relevant settings
Self-starter, mature, independent, and dependable
Ability to work in fast paced results orientated environment
Effective time management, multitasking and prioritization skills
Excellent social skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external connections
The ability to develop relationships that would benefit GBA financially, but also as a key partner to innovation and industry development
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
Relevant experience leading high impact projects such as engineering, regulatory responses, or construction
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience will be considered
Experience directly or indirectly supervising staff with increasing responsibility.
Possesses an understanding of quality and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry, including pharmaceutical cGMP, cGLP, and cQMS
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification is optional but preferred.

Responsibilities

Key client management including client maintenance, business development and supporting marketing program.
Develop internal staff skills through training on project management fundamentals.
Create long-term and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines
Identify and address issues related to project performance.
Lead meetings with all disciplines and stakeholders as they relate to the project
Delegate tasks to employees best positioned to complete them
Make effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project
Serve as a point of contact for the team when multiple units are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy
Work with a versatile group of professionals to provide innovative solutions during design, construction, startup, and Commissioning/Qualification/Validation.
Direct projects and project teams ensuring all deliverables occur as planned or negotiated and agreed upon by the customer
Able to work remotely as needed.
Performing quality control on the project throughout the duration to maintain the standards expected by GBA and the client
Prepare and present project updates to executive levels and steering committees of both GBA and the client to stay aligned with their goals.
Provide leadership and direct project controls of scope, schedule, and cost
Assist with the development of project management standardized processes and implementation to the GBA network