Senior Project Manager - Pharmaceutical

About the position We are seeking a Sr. Project Manager - Pharmaceutical to join our Puerto Rico team. Under direction provides professional and project management expertise in the Pharmaceutical industry to plan, design, execute and conduct quality control to ensure projects are executed within deadlines, budget and scope. Your role Manage projects from small to large in revenue size and related to the pharmaceutical industry. Oversee project throughout the lifecycle from initiation to closeout. Direct project teams to comply with contract terms, monitors subcontractors' progress, performance and compliance with contractual commitments; participates in contract dispute resolution and litigation concerning project performance, administration and other liability issues; reviews and approves subconsultant and vendor invoices, and resolves payment disputes. Develops, communicates and manages project quality assurance, administrative procedures, communication guidelines, project deliverable formats and specifications, and progress reporting requirements. Monitors schedules, billings and reports; ensures appropriate charging of manhours, costs and expenses to projects; assists in obtaining payment from clients; resolves client disputes and adjusts billing records as required; communicates project progress/status to senior management and alerts them of project production, quality control or financial performance problems. Identify new business opportunities for the firm, coordinates and participates in project presentations to clients and other external groups, and promotes firm's capabilities, market its services among existing and prospective clients. Participates in project opportunity evaluation, consultant selection, and in the preparation of firm's qualification/experience statements. Coordinate communications between internal and external associates and clients, and between firm and regulatory agencies. Maintains frequent contact with clients and regulatory agency personnel to determine their respective needs and requirements. Serve as expert witness at project hearings and judicial proceedings if necessary. Supervises other project managers, technical professionals and other design staff including managing weekly project workload and manpower forecasting. Conduct project management training workshops and serves as mentor to associate project managers and project managers. Monitor and reports financial status of projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from small to large in revenue size and related to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Oversee project throughout the lifecycle from initiation to closeout.
• Direct project teams to comply with contract terms, monitors subcontractors' progress, performance and compliance with contractual commitments; participates in contract dispute resolution and litigation concerning project performance, administration and other liability issues; reviews and approves subconsultant and vendor invoices, and resolves payment disputes.
• Develops, communicates and manages project quality assurance, administrative procedures, communication guidelines, project deliverable formats and specifications, and progress reporting requirements.
• Monitors schedules, billings and reports; ensures appropriate charging of manhours, costs and expenses to projects; assists in obtaining payment from clients; resolves client disputes and adjusts billing records as required; communicates project progress/status to senior management and alerts them of project production, quality control or financial performance problems.
• Identify new business opportunities for the firm, coordinates and participates in project presentations to clients and other external groups, and promotes firm's capabilities, market its services among existing and prospective clients.
• Participates in project opportunity evaluation, consultant selection, and in the preparation of firm's qualification/experience statements.
• Coordinate communications between internal and external associates and clients, and between firm and regulatory agencies.
• Maintains frequent contact with clients and regulatory agency personnel to determine their respective needs and requirements.
• Serve as expert witness at project hearings and judicial proceedings if necessary.
• Supervises other project managers, technical professionals and other design staff including managing weekly project workload and manpower forecasting.
• Conduct project management training workshops and serves as mentor to associate project managers and project managers.
• Monitor and reports financial status of projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in field(s) of practice.
• This level may be achieved with ten years of experience in project production and technical professional activities, four of these working as a project manager.
• Twenty years of experience required.
• Proven interpersonal skills, public speaking and persuasive ability; strong project financial management and team management skills; knowledge of production support systems and personal computer proficiency.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English languages required.
• The preferred candidate will demonstrate experience in design and design requirements related to projects in the industry.
• Familiarity and knowledge with geographical location specifications, requirements and culture is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Graduate degree preferred.
• Management coursework and/or MBA a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) lincensure in Puerto Rico preffered.
• PMP Certification preferred

Benefits

• AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

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