What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager I position at GForce Life Sciences?
Project Manager I
12-month Contract
Onsite – Santa Clara, CA
Must be able to work on a W2
Overview
Our client, a leading global medical device company, is seeking a Project Manager I to support cross-functional business initiatives from planning through execution. In this role, you will coordinate project activities, partner with stakeholders across multiple departments, and help ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive project manager with 1–3 years of experience managing business projects and strong communication and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage small to large-scale business projects through the full project lifecycle, from initiation to completion.
- Partner with project sponsors, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
- Develop, maintain, and monitor project plans, schedules, and documentation.
- Coordinate project resources and guide project team members to ensure successful execution.
- Track project milestones, risks, issues, and dependencies while proactively identifying solutions.
- Facilitate project meetings and communicate status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
- Prepare project reports, dashboards, and presentations for management.
- Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
- Support continuous improvement of project management processes, tools, and best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1–3 years of project management experience managing business or cross-functional projects.
- Experience managing projects through the full project lifecycle.
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar.
- Experience in a regulated industry such as medical device, biotechnology, or pharmaceuticals is a plus.