Job purpose

The project manager (PM) is responsible for overseeing the successful completion of projects. The PM will generally be responsible for the creation, organization, execution and completion of specific projects. This includes managing relevant employees, setting deadlines, communicating with company and client management teams about the state of the project, ensuring projects stay on track and on budget, and adjusting, if necessary, to meet new requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Below are the primary job duties and responsibilities. This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

• Creating long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones, adhering

to deadlines and allocating resources

• Delegating tasks on the project to employees best positioned to complete them
• Identifying and managing potential risks and liabilities of multiple projects
• Assisting in the definition of project scope and goals
• Making effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project
• Serving as a point of contact for teams when multiple units are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy
• Communicating with company and client leadership to keep the project aligned with their goals
• Performing quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the standards expected
• Adjusting schedules and targets on the project as needed
• Motivating people involved in the project to complete tasks on time
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Qualifications and Skills
• Education and Experience
• • High School Diploma and 5 years’ experience in related field or
• • Bachelor’s degree in related field, which may include Biotechnology, Computer Science, Business, or Engineering, and 2 years’ experience
• • PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certifications highly desirable
• Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
  • Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Working Conditions

  The working conditions may vary depending on the project. The PM will be working in a biotechnical environment which include laboratories, cleanrooms. There may be instances when work is performed in subzero temperature freezers used for storage.

• Physical requirements

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• Direct Reports

  • Oversees a team of technicians and specialists to ensure projects are completed on time and to specifications.

  • Delegates work and assignments to team members based on expertise, work experience, and time constraints.

• Conclusion

• This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education and Experience
• • High School Diploma and 5 years’ experience in related field or
• • Bachelor’s degree in related field, which may include Biotechnology, Computer Science, Business, or Engineering, and 2 years’ experience
• • PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certifications highly desirable
• Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
  • Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.