Pharma Product Introduction Project Manager

Position is hybrid within Kalamazoo, MI

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Directs and manages project development from beginning to end
• Defines project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with stakeholders
• Develops full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
• Effectively communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
• Liaises with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis
• Estimates the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
• Drafts and submits budget proposals, and recommends subsequent budget changes where necessary
• Sets and continually manages project expectations with team members and other stakeholders
• Delegates tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
• Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts with the project team
• Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path
• Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
• Tracks project milestones and deliverables
• Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
• Defines project success criteria
• Coaches, mentors, motivates and supervises project team members and influences them to take action on assigned work
• Builds, develops, and grows any business relationships vital to the success of the project
• Conducts project post mortems and creates a closure memo in order to identify lessons learned

QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: BA/BS w/7+ yrs experience or Masters Degree with 5+ yrs experience
• Demonstrated experience in a project management capacity. Certification in project management is desirable
• Experience with manufacturing (especially API, injectables and/or non-sterile liquids/semi-solid pharmaceuticals) is highly desired.
• Need to be technically competent with various software programs, such as MS Office. Proficiency with MS Project desireable.
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently
• Flexible during times of change
• Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating
• Ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Customer service skills are an asset