Project Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a Project Manager for a 12-month contract to join our pharmaceutical client's PMO function. This role will oversee a centralised project portfolio spanning multiple departments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing timelines, resources, and risks while ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, ensuring alignment with business leads and sponsors.
• Manage project scope, time, cost, and resource allocation.
• Identify and track critical project milestones and deliverables.
• Oversee project changes through Project Change Requests (PCRs).
• Ensure standard project and change management tools are utilized effectively.
• Coordinate resources, update Smartsheet allocations, and address resource challenges.
• Conduct regular meetings with project teams and stakeholders to monitor progress.
• Identify and mitigate project risks in collaboration with teams.
• Lead governance meetings and provide updates to sponsors and business leads.
• Organise and facilitate project stage gate review meetings.

• Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
• Level 8 degree in relevant Engineering, Science or business discipline
• Experience in pharmaceutical operations/GMP environment
• 5 years + Proven project management experience
• Experience with Smartsheet Project Management application is preferred
• Experience in operational excellence and business process improvements
• Strong leadership and influencing capabilities
• Demonstrates excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to act on own initiative