Strategic Projects Manager

Overview :

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a leading biotechnology company that combines technological insight with world-class manufacturing, scientific expertise, and process excellence and helps their customers to deliver new and innovative medicines that help treat a wide range of diseases. Our client specializes in pharmaceutical ingredients, Bioscience, Biopharmaceuticals, Custom manufacturing, Biotechnology, Life science ingredients, Nutrition, Microbial Control, Agriculture, Materials Science, Personal Care, and cell and gene therapy.

Job Title : Project Manager II

Location : Vacaville, CA, 95688

Duration : 12 Months

Job Type : Temporary Assignment

Work Type : Hybrid - Should come onsite 2 times a month

Work Hours : 20 Hours per week

Summary

The Program Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end project execution post-deal closure, ensuring seamless delivery, customer satisfaction, and profitability across assigned programs. This role requires strong leadership, effective cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of project governance and stakeholder management. The Program Manager acts as the single point of contact for the customer, driving results through structured communication, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead project execution following deal closure, ensuring successful delivery against objectives.
• Direct, lead, and motivate multi-disciplinary project teams, holding members accountable for results within the agreed project governance structure.
• Maintain shared responsibility for customer relationships alongside Account Managers.
• Coach, mentor, and support the professional development of project team members.
• Serve as the single operational contact for customers, ensuring milestones and deliverables are achieved.
• Act as the customer advocate and champion within the organization.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and overall program profitability.
• Define and organize all customer communications, ensuring transparency and alignment on milestones.
• Conduct "lessons learned" reviews and oversee project decommissioning at the close of contractual activities.
• Ensure effective internal and external governance processes are in place.
• Maintain alignment among internal stakeholders and develop a comprehensive project tracker or plan.
• Capture and manage meeting minutes, action items, and progress updates.

Required Skills

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.