Pharma Project Manager- Cell Therapy Experience

Role- Senior Pharma Project Manager- Cell Therapy Location: Madison, NJ (50% Onsite)Long Term Contract Ideal candidates:Experience in Cell Therapy - Critical RegentsProject Management exp: Project Governance, Method tracking, Harmonization, Process improvementSignificant (8 yrs min) Project Management experienceCandidate should be able to communicate specific experience examples--discuss project lifecycleSystems: Power BI, Smart Sheets, MS Excel, JIRA --must be able to keep PM Systems updated timely and accuratelyNon-Tech Skills: Can hold themself and others accountable, collaborative, team orientedSummaryThe Project Manager will be primarily responsible for managing at least one and likely multiple business transformation implementation projects. The Project Manager is the primary point of contact for the project and manages all project activities including project kickoff meetings, recurring status meetings, executive sponsor meetings, reporting, and risk tracking.The Project Manager will work to manage resources to attain project deliverables and coordinate project communication for all stakeholders. The Project Manager will serve as a pro-active problem solver and help identify, document, resolve or escalate major risks and issues. Experience working with in a regulated/validated environment is a significant plus.The PM will deliver the following activities for this project:Leads to planning, executing, controlling, and closing the Project to ensure the Project is delivered to scope and meets time, cost, and quality objectivesUtilizes GPS standards and methodologies to verify scope, schedule, budget, monitor and controlEnsures business objectives and project benefits are identifiable, measurable, and realizedManages and tracks project progress, and leads project team to successful on-time and on-budget delivery of projectChange management strategy, planning and deliverySupport execution of change management strategy and plan and work breakdown- Define change metrics for the project and measure change effectivenessStakeholder identification and managementCollaborates with the Project Leader and internal stakeholders to manage expectations and mitigate risk- Identify and analyze key stakeholders (influence/impact/support)- Develop and implement stakeholder engagement activities- Facilitate leadership alignment and develop leadership action plansCommunications DeliveryDevelop project communications strategy, approach, and plan- Develop communications messaging and launch via pre-defined channels- Deliver pulse checks/other surveys to measure awareness and effectivenessCompetencies:Organization — Ability to manage multiple priorities and resources in a dynamic environment across various departments and organize complex information.Judgment and Decision Making — Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.Critical Thinking — Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Must possess initiative with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Attitude & Teamwork– Projects confidence tempered with humility. Must be a team player willing both to steer the team towards success and to fully support the team when others are steering.Problem Sensitivity —Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. Recognizes there is a problem and escalates or informs the resources who can address the problem.Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.If this role aligns with your experience and career goals, please share your updated resume and the best time to connect.Looking forward to hearing from you!