Sr. Project Manager (PMO)

GRIFOLS, S.A.

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions. The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for leading, managing, and executing projects and strategic initiatives that affect Grifols Therapeutics (GT). These projects may range from Continuous Improvements—such as enhancing capacity, supply, yield, quality, or compliance—to Business Continuity efforts aimed at minimizing risks or reducing the impact of threats to essential operations. The role also includes Strategic Initiatives that align with major business goals. Additionally, the Sr. Project Manager oversees Portfolio Management using established governance processes.

Requirements

Practical technical background in Pharma or Biotech, including areas such as operational excellence, production, research, development, engineering, or validation
Comprehensive understanding of GxPs, ICH guidelines, and current Good Manufacturing Practice environments
Demonstrated leadership of projects resulting in successful outcomes
Skilled at influencing and driving change across multiple organizational levels
Outstanding written communication, interpersonal, and presentation abilities
Strong command of project management concepts; capable of independently analyzing and presenting data
Experience with Project Management Offices, including designing templates and developing training resources
Advanced knowledge of operational excellence methodologies, such as Lean principles and Six Sigma
Superior organizational capabilities, with expertise in prioritizing tasks and handling substantial workloads
Open to business travel as required
Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
BS (Science, Engineering or relevant field) with minimum 10 years in either pharmaceutical, biotech, or clinical research organization industry with at least 8 years in project management

Nice To Haves

PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification and/or CPIP (Certified Pharmaceutical Industry Professional) preferred

Responsibilities

Form and lead project teams made up of cross-functional subject matter experts to achieve project objectives, ensuring strict compliance with scope, timeline, and budget parameters.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives and promote capability development across the site.
Effectively manage stakeholder expectations by communicating project status, risks, and issues transparently, and providing timely reports and dashboards for board governance.
Offer clear direction and leadership to members of the project team.
Make impactful contributions to the formulation and execution of project strategies within multidisciplinary teams.
Foster transparency, alignment, accountability, and strong internal and external team relationships.
Ensure decisions and discussions are accurately distributed through well-documented meeting minutes and action items.
Support the development and implementation of robust, integrated cross-functional project plans.
Oversee PMO governance activities, including organizing meetings, sending invitations, and documenting meeting minutes.
Manage the GT PMO portfolio, coordinate project team meetings as needed, ensure meeting minutes are completed and archived, and facilitate effective communication of relevant information to the wider team.