Validation Services Project Manager

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany•Burlington, MA

3d•$96,500 - $166,300

About The Position

MilliporeSigma’s Validation Services team is seeking a Project Manager to lead projects from initiation through completion across its global laboratory network. The role plans, coordinates, tracks, and drives execution across multiple functions and stakeholders to achieve timelines, deliverables, and business objectives. The Project Manager partners with laboratory leaders, technical experts, and cross-functional stakeholders to keep projects moving, align teams, resolve blockers, maintain clear communication, and provide visibility into progress throughout the project lifecycle. The role may be based in the US, APAC, or Europe. It does not offer work authorization sponsorship; external applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Requirements

5–7+ years of experience managing projects from initiation to completion.
Strong ability to influence others, build alignment, and work effectively across functions.
Demonstrated ability to manage timelines, deliverables, and competing priorities in a structured way.
Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working in a global, cross-functional environment.
Proficiency with project tracking, reporting, and project management tools, such as Smartsheet.
Fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification.
Experience in laboratory, technical, scientific, or regulated environments.
Familiarity with global project coordination across sites or regions.
Experience supporting process improvement or operational excellence initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead projects through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, defining scope, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and ownership.
Coordinate with global laboratory teams and cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities, expectations, decisions, and next steps.
Influence stakeholders and drive alignment across teams and functions to maintain project momentum.
Manage timelines, deliverables, follow-up actions, and dependencies to keep work progressing toward agreed objectives.
Track progress and identify risks, delays, and resource constraints; work with stakeholders on mitigation actions and resolution plans.
Escalate issues, risks, or delays to enable timely decisions, remove blockers, and support resolution.
Maintain accurate project updates, dashboards, and reporting materials covering milestones, risks, actions, project health, and progress.
Facilitate project meetings and document decisions, actions, owners, and next steps.
Support resolution of issues that may affect quality, delivery, or timing.
Drive stakeholder accountability by ensuring commitments are clear, tracked, and followed through.