Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager 1 is responsible for leading cross-functional project teams and driving end-to-end project execution — from initiation and planning through delivery and closure — within a regulated industry environment. This role ensures that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and in full compliance with applicable regulations, quality standards, and organizational policies. Serving as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, this role facilitates transparent communication, manages risks and issues proactively, and aligns cross-functional resources to achieve project objectives. Additionally, this role requires a results-oriented professional who exercises sound judgment, operates with a high degree of autonomy, and demonstrates a sustained commitment to quality and continuous improvement.Company OverviewFUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof.We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together!Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careersJob DescriptionThe Senior Project Manager 1 is responsible for leading cross-functional project teams and driving end-to-end project execution — from initiation and planning through delivery and closure — within a regulated industry environment. This role ensures that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and in full compliance with applicable regulations, quality standards, and organizational policies. Serving as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, this role facilitates transparent communication, manages risks and issues proactively, and aligns cross-functional resources to achieve project objectives. Additionally, this role requires a results-oriented professional who exercises sound judgment, operates with a high degree of autonomy, and demonstrates a sustained commitment to quality and continuous improvement.What You’ll DoOwns end-to-end comprehensive project plans, including detailed timelines, budgets, resource allocations, and milestone schedules across the full project lifecycleLeads cross-functional project teams to achieve defined project milestones, deliverables, and success criteria on time and within budgetIdentifies, assesses, documents, and mitigates project risks and issuesEscalates concerns and proposed solutions to appropriate stakeholders or leadership as necessary to enable timely decisionsFacilitates effective project meetings, prepares meeting agendas, captures accurate minutes, and tracks open action items through to resolutionEnsures project compliance with applicable regulations, quality systems, and internal standard operating procedures (SOPs)Partners with functional area leads and subject matter experts (SMEs) to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and measurable success criteria at project initiationEstablishes and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) and project metrics while clearly communicating status updates, highlighting risks, accomplishments, and post-project retrospectives to stakeholders and senior leadership driving accountabilityDrives continuous improvement initiatives within the project management function, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, tools, and templatesSupports vendor and contract management activities as required, including coordination with external partners, monitoring of deliverables, and escalation of performance concernsManages competing project priorities across a portfolio of concurrent projects, effectively balancing resources and timelines in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentContributes to the development and refinement of project management standards, best practices, and governance frameworks across the organizationPerforms other duties, as assignedKnowledge & SkillsStrong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage complexity and drive clarity across multiple workstreamsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to present information clearly to diverse audiences including senior leadershipProficient in project management tools and methodologies, including but not limited to MS Project, Smartsheet, and both Agile and Waterfall frameworksDemonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and reprioritize effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a proactive approach to identifying issues and developing practical solutionsProven ability to influence without direct authority, build consensus, and drive alignment across cross-functional teams and organizational levelsKnowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulations with a compliance, quality, and safety first mindsetMinimum RequirementsBachelor’s degree in life science, engineering or related field with 8 years of progressive responsibility in project management; orMaster’s degree in engineering or related field with 6 years of project management experienceExperience working in a CGMP environment or other highly regulated industryPreffered RequirementsMaster’s degree in engineering or related fieldProject Management Professional (PMP) certificationPhysical RequirementsPHYSICAL DEMANDSWill work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection. X No YesMay work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program. No X YesWill work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck. X No YesAbility to discern audible cues. No X YesAbility to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color. X No YesWORKING ENVIRONMENTPHYSICAL DEMANDSAbility to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc. No X YesAbility to stand for prolonged periods of time. No X Yes 30 minutes (If yes, may specify frequency/duration: up to 15, 30, 120, 240 minutes)Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. No X Yes 120 minutes (If yes, may specify frequency/duration: up to 15, 30, 120, 240 minutes)Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands and/or fingers. No X YesAbility to operate machinery and/or power tools. X No YesAbility to conduct work that includes moving objects up to X pounds. No X Yes If yes, X 10 lbs. 33 lbs.Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions. X No Yes ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSWill work in warm/cold environments. X No Yes Range (If yes, specify approximate temperature ranges.)Will work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. X No YesWill work in small and/or enclosed spaces. X No YesWill work in heights greater than 4 feet. X No Yes EEO Information Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc. ADA Information If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBN_PNC@fujifilm.com).