Project Manager

Overview

PJMG - Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Project Execution and Delivery
• Independently manages execution of smaller or less complex projects from initiation through completion.
• Develops and maintains project plans, timelines, and trackers to ensure delivery of project objectives.
• Monitors progress against plan, identifies deviations, and takes action to keep project work on track.
• Drives follow-up with team members to ensure timely completion of deliverables and milestones.
• May support execution of larger or more complex programs by managing defined workstreams under senior leadership.
• Cross-Functional Coordination and Leadership
• Leads coordination across cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project priorities, timelines, and responsibilities.
• Facilitates project meetings and ensures clear outcomes, decisions, and next steps.
• Communicates project status, risks, and updates to internal stakeholders and supports communication to clients through program leadership.
• Financial and Operational Management
• Manages project budgets for assigned projects, including tracking spend, maintaining forecasts, and identifying variances.
• Works with project control and leadership to address financial risks and ensure alignment with project expectations.
• Identifies financial variances or risks and works with leadership to address them.
• Ensures project execution aligns with financial and operational expectations.
• Risk and Issue Management
• Identifies and manages project risks, issues, and gaps in execution.
• Develops and drives mitigation actions and ensures follow-through to resolution.
• Escalates complex or high-impact risks with context and recommended actions.
• Tools, Systems, and Process Execution
• Develops and maintains project tracking tools, timelines, and reporting structures.
• Ensures accuracy and consistency of project data across tracking and reporting.
• Applies and reinforces standard processes and tools across project work.
• Contract and Compliance
• Ensures project execution aligns with contract scope, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
• Tracks contractual deliverables and ensures timely completion and submission.
• PMO and Team Contribution
• Participates in PMO initiatives and contributes to process improvements.
• Shares lessons learned and supports consistency across projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Bachelor's Degree Scientific discipline or equivalent experience. Required
• 4-6 years experience in project management, coordination, or related roles. Required
• 4-6 years Experience independently managing smaller or less complex projects or work streams, including ownership of timelines, deliverables, and coordination. Required
• 4-6 years Experience managing or supporting project budgets, including tracking spend, forecasting, and identifying variances. Required
• 4-6 years Experience identifying and resolving project risks, issues, or delays within defined scope. Required
• 4-6 years Experience working in cross-functional team environments with accountability for outcomes. Required
• PMP certification or obtained within 12 months of hire. Required
• Experience in clinical research, government contracts, or regulated environments. Preferred
• Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams. High
• Ability to independently plan, organize, and manage project activities within defined scope. High
• Ability to take ownership of project execution and drive work through completion across teams. High
• Ability to identify risks, gaps, and issues and take action to resolve within defined scope. High
• Understanding of core project management principles, including scope, schedule, cost, and risk management. High
• Ability to manage project budgets at a basic level, including tracking spend, maintaining forecasts, and identifying variances. High
• Strong communication skills with ability to clearly convey project status, risks, and decisions to internal stakeholders. High
• Ability to lead coordination across cross-functional teams and drive alignment. High
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions within defined scope. High
• Ability to adjust plans and priorities based on changing project needs. High
• Proficiency with project tracking and workflow tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Microsoft Project). High
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