Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee, manage and coordinate all operational aspects of department-level projects with significant impact across multiple organizations at a biopharmaceutical manufacturing site in Juncos, Puerto Rico. This role serves as the liaison between the project team and the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of assigned projects: planning, implementation, monitoring, completion and follow-up.
- Maintain the master project plan and schedule; manage competing timelines and prioritize critical tasks.
- Manage and track project budgets; negotiate and reconcile the use of resources.
- Identify and anticipate schedule slips or changes and analyze cost and resource impact.
- Assess project issues and develop solutions to meet scientific, productivity, quality and customer satisfaction goals.
- Establish and achieve project standards for work quality and quantity.
- Develop and implement tools, techniques and processes that enable informed decision-making within teams.
- Liaise with management, department heads, and team leaders to gather input and feedback on project benefits, needs and issues.
- Ensure project goals and objectives are understood by all functional areas.
- Recommend and develop operational or process improvements for the project team.
- Generate periodic updates, reports and formal presentations for required forums.
- Ensure project work complies with regulatory requirements, company policies and standard operating procedures.
- Provide project management support to senior management and department heads, including special projects; may direct the activities of project support staff.
- Anticipate resource needs and communicate them to management sponsors.
Requirements
Education (one of the following)
- Doctorate degree + 2 years of Project Management experience; OR
- Master's degree + 4 years of Project Management experience; OR
- Bachelor's degree + 6 years of Project Management experience; OR
- Associate's degree + 10 years of Project Management experience; OR
- High school diploma/GED + 12 years of Project Management experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Fluent business English and Spanish, written and oral
- Understanding of and experience with Ariba Sourcing and Contracting modules
- Experience with SAP, TrackWise and project management tools
- Change Control experience
- Highly proficient in MS Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Key Skills
- Handling multiple responsibilities, priorities, tasks and projects simultaneously, including under time pressure
- Practical project management software and spreadsheet skills
- Effective interaction in a team or matrix environment
- Organized, detail-oriented, accurate and analytical
- Team player, self-starter, strategic thinker, persistent, tactful and persuasive
- Effective verbal and written communication, including presentations
Benefits
- Contract position: approximately 6 months (October 2026 – March 2027), with possible extension
- Shift: Administrative shift
- Days: Monday to Friday, 8 hours/day (40 hours/week)
- 100% on-site in Juncos, Puerto Rico