Senior Associate Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager Senior AssociateLocation: RemoteDuration: Long Term Contract

Ideal candidate should have Smartsheet experience, Must understand the Agile principles and have experience in Agile project management and Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFE, etc.),

BA/BS in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Mathematics, life sciences, or other technical discipline;

Advanced degree preferred. Demonstrated capability to influence without authority, drive detailed project planning, and lead projects execution, Demonstrated proficiency & adaptability with related software tools (Smartsheet, Jira, Miro, Visio, SharePoint, MS Teams, OneNote, Office 365, etc.); preferably within engineering or pharmaceutical/biotech industry.

Responsible for all aspects of various projects of a moderately complex nature. Interfaces with all areas affected or supporting the project. Responsible for assembling project time, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing the schedule to ensure timely completion of the project. Monitors projects from initiation through delivery including budget/spending if needed.

Key Accountabilities

• Provides clear direction on project requirements to meet expectations of customers and stakeholders.

• Leads the team in defining program strategies, developing goals, identifying risks, assigning project tasks and ensures the team meets all goals.

• Interacts through program updates and reviews with all levels of management.

• Provides Project Management technical expertise in all phases of project execution.

• Applies Agile principles in all project management activities.

• Anticipates and resolves conflict situations in a win-win outcome.

• Contributes to study management and the development of study documents as appropriate as well as any updates/amendments, ensuring template and version compliance.

• Manages the set-up of third-party vendors, assessing initial statement of work and budget, as well as the change order process.

• Prepares presentation material for meetings and newsletters.

• Contributes to review of new/amended/unique SOPs and guidance documents.