Senior Project Manager, PMP – Business Delivery

What can we offer you? Apart from job satisfaction, we can offer you: HEALTH Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) YOURSELF Paid time off policy including holidays and sick time Internal growth and development programs & trainings WEALTH 401(k) program, life & accident insurance and disability insurance We are seeking a seasoned and results-oriented Senior Project Manager (PMP) to lead the execution of sponsored contract research projects within a fast-paced R&D environment. This sponsor-facing role provides strategic and operational project management support to Study Directors, Scientific Leads, and cross-functional laboratory teams. The ideal candidate will combine scientific acumen with technical project management expertise to drive efficiency, enhance forecasting accuracy, and support revenue recognition. Key Accountabilities: Sponsor Project management Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsors, managing communications and operational coordination. Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans outlining milestones, deliverables, and timelines. Oversee logistical planning and procurement of materials for sponsor-driven projects. Monitor study progress and operational performance, ensuring timely issue escalation and resolution. Manage multiple concurrent projects across diverse programs, maximizing stakeholder value. Facilitate stakeholder engagement and decision-making to maintain project momentum. Provide ongoing sponsor support and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle. Sponsor Communication Engage with sponsors during the study on key milestones, change orders, shipments and deliverables Establish best practices for meeting facilitation and cross-functional collaboration. Engage with various sponsor stakeholders for “pulse-checking” during and after a study is done. Internal Communications and Process Improvement Support internal communications, scheduling, and resource allocation as needed. Promote continuous improvement across all aspects of project delivery. Apply Lean Six Sigma principles to enhance project management processes. Contribute to the implementation of new technologies and workflows for improved data integration and reporting. Financial management and Revenue Recognition Support internal communications, scheduling, and resource allocation as needed. Lead revenue recognition and revenue forecasting efforts using data-driven insights. Ensure budget adherence and alignment with contractual commitments. Analyses actual expenditure, explains variances, and advises on options in use of available budget. Other Potential to supervise and mentor individuals in consideration of their career opportunities and contribution to the organization. Carryout any other reasonable duties as requested. Skills: Minimum 5 years of project management experience. Proven expertise in PMP methodologies. Strong scientific understanding of research and laboratory operations. Excellent planning and organizational skills with keen attention to detail. Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities. Skilled in issue resolution within cross-functional teams. Analytical mindset focused on operational outcomes. Experience in revenue tracking, recognition, and forecasting. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with project management and reporting tools. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning. Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail. A self-starter and able to work under own initiative. Natural coach/mentor who leads by example with an approachable demeanor. Knowledge and Experience: Proven experience managing and leading mentoring colleagues. Proven line management and leadership management Experience using tools to communicate progress to Stakeholders. Experience of working in and knowledge of the life sciences sector Experience using tools to communicate progress to Stakeholders. Solid Professional experience in the same or very similar role. Proven working experience of project management methodologies (such as Prince2, Agile, Lean Six Sigma). Education: Education: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with 7 years of industry experience, or Master’s degree with 5 years of experience. Certifications: PMP® certification required; MBA is a plus. English: Fluent This role is based in the Perceptive office/lab located in Needham, MA. The annual base salary range for this role is $94,376-$134,824. This range represents the anticipated initial annual salary and may vary depending on several factors including the candidate’s experience and skills and may be subject to market rate adjustment. At Perceptive, we enable the world’s pharmaceutical, biotech, and clinical research organizations to rapidly discover and advance life-changing treatments. Together, our global team delivers unmatched scientific and technological expertise, global operational experience, and end-to-end solutions to help the global research community realize tomorrow’s new therapies. To do this, we need people like you. At Perceptive, your work will enable our customers to bring lifesaving and life-improving options to patients around the world. Learn how you can make a difference by joining our team and uniting under our shared goal – serving science to improve people’s lives. Join our talent community and receive the latest Perceptive news, and content, and be first in line for new job opportunities. 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Salary : $94,376 - $134,824