5781 - Project Manager / Senior Project Engineer

5781 - Project Manager / Senior Project Engineer

Portland, ME

Description

Verista's 500 experts team up with the world's most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world's most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values:

We empower and support our colleagues

We commit to client success at every turn

We have the courage to do the right thing

We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.

We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

Project Manager Responsibilities:

Conduct PM activities in the Life Sciences industry ensuring the project meets the demands of the client

Understand Lifecycle management for Quality Applications, processes for protocol development and execution

Direct the internal project scope of work, budget, timeline, and change orders

Direct the planning and execution of medium to large sized project(s) to deliver on intended outcomes, iteratively planning the execution of any new ideas and requirements approved to maximize ROI

Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule and work plan

Direct internal and/or client management activities for assigned projects

Identify and address complex technical issues and resourcing

Support team members; acting as the liaison to the client for discussing changes in scope of work, timeline, or budget

Provide frequent/clear concise project updates to internal/external customers

Direct meetings to problem solve skills to drive solutions to equipment/process issues, including FMEA and root cause analysis methodology

Interface with vendors, when necessary, to ensure vendors will deliver parts, materials, components and equipment on-time, on-budget and to technical specification

Collaborate with Business Partner(s) to define project team(s) and activities

Working with necessary cross functional resources enterprise wide, coordinate the deliverance of upstream and downstream dependencies, while proactively removing impediments to drive outcomes

Manage project deliverables, schedules, governance, vendors providing services ensuring they meet their execution milestones within cost estimates

Prepare and provide routine readout of project status reports to keep project sponsors informed of project health (including performance, potential risks/impediments to influence appropriate remediation decision)

Monitor and control project schedule and financials

Monitor project expenses and report on cost variances

Maintain detailed project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and post-implementation reviews

Report on project progress, KPIs, and outcomes to senior management

Requirements:

Must be willing to work onsite in Portland, ME

Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related field

7+ years of industry experience

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

Proven ability to solve problems creatively

Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices

Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle

Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful

Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline

Strong background in Project Management in the pharma industry

Experience reporting Project/Program status to senior leadership

Strong stakeholder building and relationship skills

Strong vendor management skills

Strong communication skills

Strong Risk Management skills

Strong Team Management skills

Data analytical and integration experience desired

Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives

Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with team members and management and explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders

Analytical and problem-solving skills to handle issues that occur during project execution

Organization and time management skills to keep projects on track and within budget

Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, MS Project, and other project management tools

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.

National (US) Range

$85,000 - $128,960 USD

Benefits

Why Choose Verista?

High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture

Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs

Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

Medical, Dental & Vision insurances

FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits

Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)

Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays

As Needed Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Team Social Activities (We have fun!)

Employee Recognition

Employee Referral Program

Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

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