Project Manager I

Project Manager ISGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.Our brand promise, when you need to be sure, underscores our commitment to reliability, integrity and trust — enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).Job DescriptionPlease note - This is a hybrid work opportunity! Three to five days are expected for onsite work per week.Our Wheat Ridge, CO laboratory is looking for a Project Manager to join their Client Services team! The Project Manager is a key member of the Client Services Team, serving as a client advocate and laboratory liaison. This position will also require managing clients working with our Rocklin, CA laboratory.The Project Manager is expected to build strong working relationships with our clients and technical staff. This role is responsible for guiding successful, on-time completion of the clients' project beginning with the first contact (i.e request for quote, bottle kits, etc.), through the lab (i.e. analytical details, status, etc.), to the final deliverables and invoicing. The Project Manager will work within a functional group of Project Manager Assistants and other Project Managers. This role is responsible for managing a dedicated portfolio of clients with lower complexities and/or annual analytical spend. The Project Manager is expected to become familiar with project complexities and develop a working knowledge of the ongoing project work within their functional working group to offer assistance to the Client Services team. The Project Manager will also be responsible for training and delegating tasks to Project Manager Assistants.QualificationsAssociates' degree or equivalent industry experience and 1 to 2 years of relevant experience (education, work related, or a combination) in sciences and/or customer service (Required)Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field and 2 to 3 years of experience as a Project Manager Assistant (Preferred)Advanced oral and written communications skills (Required)Strong self-initiative and resourcefulness (Required)Advanced English language skills (Required)Advanced mathematical, reasoning, and computer skills (Required)Excellent attention to detail (Required)Solid critical thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems in a systematic manner (Required)Ability to lift/carry/push and/or pull upwards of 25 lbs on an occasional basis (Required)The pay for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 (depending on experience). This position is not eligible for overtime pay. We are looking to have the selected candidate start by November 17th.In addition, your compensation package includes the following benefits:Participation in the Company's benefit programs coincident or following the first of the month in which you are hired.Immediate eligibility to participate in the Company's 401K Retirement PlanPaid vacation Four (4) floating holidays annuallySeven (7) company observed holidays paidSick time accrualAdditional InformationSGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.