Technical Project Manager

Job Title : Technical Project Manager

Location : Seattle, WA

Hours / Schedule : Mon- Fri 8am- 5pm / Hybrid

Compensation : $48.00- $58.04

Type : Contract

Responsibilities

• Partner with project, functional and work stream leads to successfully achieve objectives for key strategic initiatives
• Apply PM expertise for standard and complex projects, managing multiple projects in parallel
• Provide strong team leadership and drive to ensure execution on time and within budget
• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
• Create project plans; scope, work, resources, scheduling, etc.
• Define critical path and work with team to manage bottlenecks and optimal operations
• Translate strategy and activities into digestible report outs with the appropriate detail for different levels of key stakeholders
• Identify and resolve issues and drive phase appropriate risk mitigations, offering viable solutions and opportunities as they arise
• Implement appropriate project change control
• Facilitate all project team meetings; attend related project team meetings as necessary to ensure alignment, identify blind-spots and risks, latent opportunities, and synergies across programs
• Develop and communicate status to CTD PMO, Project Leadership, Program Leadership, CTD Leadership and CTO Leadership

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in bio tech / life sciences project management; cell and gene therapy experience preferred.
• STEM Master's degree, bio-related discipline preferred.
• Project management credentialing achieved or in progress preferred.
• Proficiency with related software tools such as : MS Project, Office Timeline Pro, Smartsheet, MS PPT, MS Excel, SharePoint, etc.
• Strong knowledge of biopharma industry.
• Preferred : Familiarity / experience with GMP manufacturing, early phase biologics process development, experience / knowledge base of viral vectors (e.

g. adeno-, retro-, lenti-) and gene editing raw materials

• Excellent communication skills demonstrated via oral presentation and concise technical writing.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, with matrixed teams; maintaining strong business partner relationships.
• Excellent critical thinking, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Possess the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Benefits

System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.