Technical Project Manager

Primary Talent Partners has a contract opening for a Technical Project Manager with our client in Seattle, WA. This is a 12-month contract opening with the potential for extension.

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Pay Range : $55- $58 -W2, no PTO or Benefits included

Job Summary :

• Hybrid- 3 days / week onsite
• The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, control, and completion of projects while remaining aligned with company strategy, commitments, and goals.
• The PM oversees initiating, planning, and executing Cell Therapy Development (CTD) Development Operations & Services (DO&S) projects with the primary focus of this role to manage critical technical initiatives via a partnership with technical SMEs to identify scope, work, and project strategy.
• The PM is responsible for developing detailed, integrated cross-functional project plans in support of the project scope and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Assisting in business analysis is in scope, as is helping teams to define processes, criteria, etc. to support key decisions.
• The PM will be responsible for using CTD DO&S Portfolio Management Office (PMO) best practices, tools, and templates.
• The PM may also develop fit-for-purpose tools for individual project needs.
• The successful candidate will have experience in technical development and the drive to work with both internal and external partners to define and implement effective project plans.
• Must have the ability to work in matrixed and cross-functional organizations, against firm deadlines, and with world-class partners, suppliers, and business leaders alike.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Partner with project, functional and workstream 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 the team to manage bottlenecks and optimal operations.
• Translate strategy and activities into digestible reportouts 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, and 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.

Competencies & Experiences :

• 2+ years’ experience in biotech / 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 the 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.

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected].

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