Technical Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Defines complex project plans including scope, budget, and schedule, and executes tasks defined in the project plan to achieve project goals using standard project management methodologies and practices.
• Validates, and may help develop, business cases with Customers, as well as develops a project charter.
• Drives Teams and Customers toward decisions.
• Builds partnerships to collaborate and uses influence without authority to gather Customer and business requirements and communicate effectively with all project Teams and Support groups.
• Drives testing and acceptance of project results.
• Partners with resource managers, Business Partners, and vendors to assemble a project Team and provide ongoing motivation to drive projects to completion.
• Leads and facilitates project meetings and presentations to Leadership.
• Establishes cross functional alliances within and outside of the Technology Department to drive results.
• Proactively communicates with Stakeholders, Sponsors and Project Teams to maintain project alignment.
• Continually assesses project needs and resources to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Engages and initiates change leadership to ensure project acceptance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Finance, or Business, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• PMP certification or equivalent work experience as a Project Manager.
• 3 years work experience in Project Management.
• Knowledge of issues/risk management and project change requests.
• Demonstration of the following:
  • High ethics and integrity.
  • Strong time-management and organizational skills.
  • Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to conduct appropriate research as needed.
  • Professional presentation and demeanor.
  • Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to accept additional responsibilities.
  • Attention to detail and organization.
  • Critical thinking.

Technical Expertise

• Ability to maintain and track budget/spending trends.
• Familiarity with warehousing and distribution software.
• Ability to work independently on assignments by researching issues, analyzing data, providing appropriate updates to supervisors, and proposing solutions to problems encountered.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Additional Employment Requirements

• Must be able to successfully pass all preliminary employment requirements (i.e., background check and drug screen).
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Physical/Mental/Visual Demands

• Work is light to medium in nature with frequent walking and lifting to perform assigned tasks.
• Must be able to safely conduct occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

• Activities occur in a typical office environment; some activities may be conducted in warehouse.

Equipment Operated

• Equipment: Laptop computer, cell phone, fax machine, copier, and desk phone.
• Systems: Microsoft Office 365 Suite, WMS, and Project Management software.

LifeScience Logistics is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion or national origin. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. We proudly support the employment of veterans and welcome applications from protected veterans and all qualified applicants. 

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