Senior Manager, Project Management, Cell Therapy Manufacturing

Senior Manager, Project Management, Cell Therapy Manufacturing Working with us is challenging, meaningful, and life‑changing. At Bristol Myers Squibb, the work you do transforms patients’ lives and your career. Join a high‑achieving team and grow through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope. Position Summary Cell Therapy is a groundbreaking field in cancer treatment. The Strategy & Business Operations (SBO) team at the Bothell CAR‑T cell therapy manufacturing facility uses project management best practices to implement strategic and operational changes that expand and improve manufacturing operations. Job Description This position leads the planning and execution of major cross‑functional projects, workstreams, and programs at the manufacturing site. The project manager partners with leads and sponsors, applies an organized approach to initiation, planning, and execution, and drives delivery of complex changes across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, IT, sciences, and facilities. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute the planning approach for large, complex, and high‑visibility projects and programs. Identify stakeholders and drive alignment on project requirements, scope, and deliverables. Leverage site and global resources to identify activities needed to produce deliverables. Identify and secure internal and external resources and support capital asset requests and budget management. Develop and manage detailed project schedules and track execution to ensure on‑time delivery and quality standards. Plan and manage project team workshops and meetings; communicate outcomes via notes, risk and issue logs, and action items. Lead identification, assessment, and management of project risks and develop mitigation plans; drive issue escalation and resolution. Control changes to scope and timeline with sponsors and governing bodies. Prepare and deliver presentations and status updates to stakeholders. Capture and share project information, including use of online knowledge management tools. Lead planning and management of cutovers to ensure regulatory and cGMP compliance. Manage operational handoff and project closure activities. Promote excellence in project management through best practices, knowledge sharing, innovation, and process improvements. Identify and champion opportunities for more efficient or effective planning and execution of future projects. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, information technology, business, or related field. 8+ years of relevant business experience, including at least 2 years directly managing projects (preferred 3 years in biopharma or health science). Strong financial, operational, and business management knowledge. Experience in cell therapy, GMP, FDA‑regulated or other regulated environments is preferred. Highly proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Project, Excel, and PowerPoint; proficient in OneNote and SharePoint; Smartsheet skills helpful. Proficient in predictive/waterfall, iterative, and hybrid project management methodologies; PMP certification highly desirable. Experience driving large complex projects from initiation to closure with minimal direction. Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills; manage high volume of information across stakeholders. Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills; skilled at influencing a global matrix organization. Strong analytical problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills. Comfort with rapid change; manage multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously and prioritize competing demands. Passion for learning and improvement; demonstrated actions to advance project management proficiency. Team player who builds positive relationships and drives a collaborative PMO environment. Experience in project management consulting is a plus. Travel requirements: N/A. Compensation Overview Bothell, WA, US: $135,200 – $163,832 annually. The starting compensation range (FTE) is listed above. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available. Final compensation is based on demonstrated experience. Benefits Health coverage: medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care. Wellbeing support programs. 401(k) plan, disability, life and accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, travel protection, liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support. Work‑Life Benefits Unlimited paid time off (manager approval) and 11 paid national holidays (varies by location). Additional time off includes unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility and leaves for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs. BMS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bristol Myers Squibb