Head of Project Management

Key Responsibilities:
Lead multiple cross-functional initiatives that support manufacturing operations, business priorities, and product lifecycle activities within a highly regulated production environment.
Develop and maintain project schedules, key milestones, resource plans, and deliverables while ensuring projects remain on track and within scope.
Collaborate with teams across Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and other functional areas to drive project execution and resolve roadblocks.
Facilitate project meetings, communicate progress updates, and provide leadership with visibility into risks, timelines, and critical decisions.
Support planning efforts by assisting with project scope development, scheduling, cost estimates, and implementation strategies.
Coordinate activities between technical, manufacturing, validation, and quality teams to ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
Promote continuous improvement by enhancing project management processes, reporting methods, and portfolio visibility.
Monitor project risks and work with stakeholders to develop mitigation plans that support successful delivery.
Utilize project management software and reporting tools to manage priorities, track progress, and communicate status updates.
Assist with strategic operational initiatives, organizational changes, and business integration efforts as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries
• Experience coordinating projects involving manufacturing, operations, engineering, quality, technical services, or supply chain organizations
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Exce l and Microsoft Projec t for scheduling, reporting, and project tracking
• Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments and compliance standards such as GMP or similar quality systems
• Experience supporting operational improvements, capital initiatives, product launches, or process optimization projects is preferred
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across all levels of an organization
• Experience with project governance, resource planning, portfolio management, or PMO methodologies is beneficial
• PMP certification or Lean/Six Sigma training is considered an advantage
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or another related technical discipline is preferred