Sr. Project Manager

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing, Inc. • Grand Rapids, MI

103d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Project Manager leads technology transfer projects for new products introduced into Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) facilities and manages ongoing Commercial Supply and Life Cycle Management (LCM) projects. The role is the primary liaison between customers and cross-functional internal teams and oversees projects from initiation through closure. This includes developing and maintaining schedules, defining scope, tracking milestones, managing risks, assigning responsibilities and action items, monitoring critical-path activities, and ensuring issues are resolved or escalated promptly. The position also authors project work orders, change orders, and other documentation, and maintains accurate project data in SmartSheet.

This is a fully onsite position requiring flexibility to support customer visits and work in a dynamic project environment. The role also assists with the professional development of Project Managers and Associate Project Managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of related work experience in Pharma, Biotech, Life Sciences, or a similarly regulated industry.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratory, or CMC regulatory environment.
• Direct project management experience, specifically with transferring products into a sterile manufacturing facility.
• Customer-facing experience in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, PowerPoint, and relevant project management software such as SmartSheet.
• Proficiency in project management software.
• Training or education in project management, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Regulatory knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, including GMPs, change control, risk management, and quality by design.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for technology transfer, commercial supply, and lifecycle management projects.
• Serve as the primary liaison between customers and cross-functional internal teams.
• Define project scope, milestones, deliverables, timelines, risks, and success criteria.
• Manage change controls, technology transfer plans, and project documentation.
• Oversee execution of commercial supply agreements and ensure contractual commitments are met.
• Coordinate resources and deliverables across multiple departments.
• Facilitate project meetings, including agendas, action items, and meeting minutes.
• Drive risk identification, mitigation planning, issue resolution, and escalation.
• Provide regular project updates to customers and senior leadership.
• Identify, resolve, or escalate issues in a timely manner.
• Build strong client relationships, manage expectations, and improve customer satisfaction.
• Support customer visits and maintain flexibility in a dynamic environment.
• Seek opportunities to increase client satisfaction and deepen relationships.
• Assist with the professional development of Project Managers and Associate Project Managers.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits available from the first day of work, with the company paying a portion of the cost.
• 401(k) contributions are immediately 100% vested once eligible, including both employee and GRAM contributions.
• Off-shift premiums.
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year.
• Paid time off: full-time employees accrue up to 104 hours per calendar year, prorated during the first year.
• Wellness time off earned at one hour for every 30 hours worked.
• 10 paid holidays per calendar year, with immediate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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