Operations Project Manager

Our client, a global joint preservation company, has an immediate opening for an Operations Project Manager.

This role will provide overall project management for capital projects and tech transfers in support of cGMP manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities: Develop and manage schedules, budgets, risk identification/management, and change management Collaborate with internal and external cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Facilities, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and other relevant stakeholders, to define project requirements and ensure alignment Exhibit project leadership and effective decision making throughout each project Lead and promote effective teamwork by engaging EH&S, Facilities, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Production, area owners, and other key stakeholders Establish and maintain effective communication channels with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and mitigation plans Monitor project progress, identify deviations from plans, and implement corrective actions as necessary to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery Interface between budget and reporting tools to support management tracking, reporting, and stage-gate decision making Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop and implement recovery plans and interventions for off-schedule and unanticipated issues impacting project progress Responsible for other duties and projects as assigned Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Science, or Business or equivalent experience PMP Certification or MS/MBA a plus 10+ years of project management experience working within project-based Life Science or Medical Device/Pharmaceutical companies 8+ years of experience managing capital projects Strong project management skills and proven experience in managing medium to large capital projects with emphasis on cGMP cleanroom manufacturing facility The ideal candidate must be passionate about the work, detail-oriented, analytical, and have excellent problem-solving abilities Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment; able to adapt to change quickly and positively; deal effectively with a variety of people and situations; appropriately adapt thinking or approach as the situation changes Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent computer skills Must be able to work on highly complex problems in a variety of situations where analysis is required Must be able to solve problems using considerable and rational judgement, leading to specific recommendations Must be a team player with sufficient experience working in multiple cross-functional teams and in leading discussions Excellent listener, able to interpret input from diverse subject matter experts, draw out needed clarifications, and synthesize a comprehensive perspective Must be able to support 100% onsite work throughout various periods of the projects Strong understanding of Tech Transfer, Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation processes within the medical device and pharmaceutical environment preferred Strong budget/financial management skills relating to CapEx and OpEx spending and project cash flow forecasting preferred Experience in end-to-end project delivery in a cGMP environment (initiation, planning, design, construction, validation, and closeout process) preferred