Project Manager

Our client, a leader in the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing space is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to join their growing team in the Raleigh-Durham area! This position would require 30-40% travel to customer sites. Ideal candidates will have an Engineering & Manufacturing Technical background!

Key responsibilities:

• Managing the on-site activities of projects and customers (conception to completion)
• Maintaining direct and constant communication with the customer
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Coordinating the internal schedule and resources for on-site activities, including installation, commissioning, qualification, and hand-over of the equipment
• Coordinating the external schedule and resources with customer and 3rd parties
• Keeping track of milestones, critical items, and critical paths of the project
• Keeping track of open items/punch list items
• Responsible for the cost, quality, and schedule of the project
• Responsible for keeping compliant to GMP and GDP
• Creating design documentation and specification documentation
• First point of contact for customers and internal team members

Special tasks:

• Maintaining the processes and guidelines regarding to the project management team
• Internal goal setting and tracking

Experience Needed:

• 3 years of experience in project management, or 1 year of experience in project management with European companies
• Experience in pharmaceutical or highly regulated industries

Qualification Needed:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Engineering field of study or equivalent work experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Interest in technology / intellectual curiosity
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to make decisions under pressure
• Proficiency in MS Project, MS Excel, MS Visio and use of project management software tools.
• Proficiency in SAP
• Customer oriented attitude/strong service mindset.
• High intelligence and mental flexibility to manage multiple tasks/priorities