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(Contractor) Senior Technical Project Manager
KymanoxParsippany, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Dec 2024
About the role
Is Kymanox the right fit for you? You want to make a difference and have an impact… You enjoy having an influence in your day-to-day work… You are motivated by working alongside a team filled with subject matter experts who will help you learn and grow… You wake up every day and do what you do … because patients deserve better.If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.The Senior Technical Project Manager (Contractor) will join our Project Management Office and play a key role in providing project management services to our biotechnology clients. Primary responsibilities include planning and coordinating execution of device testing laboratory test method transfer, development, and validation. Responsibilities may also include planning and coordination of device testing equipment procurement, installation, and qualification, and completion of documentation (e.g., validation protocols, reports, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)). Work includes project leadership utilizing the Kymanox PM Toolkit and activity management of multiple engineers and experienced subject matter experts. This role will primarily be on-site in the Parsippany, NJ vicinity, but can occasionally be remote as needed.Responsibilities:
- Provide technical project management for client and Kymanox team members and serve as the primary point of contact.
- Work with key Kymanox and client stakeholders to plan and coordinate lab activities, including device test method development, validation, and transfer, device testing equipment installation and qualification, and all associated documentation.
- Plan and coordinate the creation of standard operating procedures to support setup of device testing equipment and test methods, and coordinate execution of other Quality Assurance activities as needed.
- Participate in and support a matrixed team environment within the Kymanox and client organizations and execute detail-oriented initiatives.
- Complete assigned training requirements (internal and external).
- Work independently and with minimal oversight and support, while at the same time, provide client stakeholders detailed status and communication updates to facilitate such independence.
- For all assigned projects, provide detailed and documented oversight on scope, schedule, budget, and risks and drive program milestones to successful completion.
- Run client meetings with pre-published agendas and prepare meeting minutes, including risk tracking, escalations, action items, and decisions.
- Manage project schedules and ensure resources are assigned and aware of key milestones that need to be met.
- Partner with team members and stakeholders to identify options to de-risk project execution and capitalize on opportunities.
- Rapidly establish relationships with key client personnel by being on-site as much as possible. Perform duties on-site as required by the project and as directed by client.
- Maintain flexible work schedule to ensure activities are completed on time, which could necessitate working outside of normal business hours at times.
- Undergraduate degree in an engineering or scientific discipline from an accredited institution is required. Advanced degree (e.g. master’s degree, PhD) preferred.
- Relevant industry certification (e.g., PMP) is preferred.
- 7 - 12 years of work experience, including a minimum of 5 years' experience in a direct, specialized project management role.
- Experience in drug or device test method development, transfer, and validation is preferred.
- Lead several high-profile priorities concurrently.
- Manage client stakeholders, including communications with client executive leadership
- Extremely detail-oriented and highly organized.
- “Proactive” vs. “reactive” management of projects.
- Strong professional presence and presentation skills.
- Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
- Flexible and willing to branch out beyond immediate areas of expertise.
- Demonstrated professional maturity and emotional intelligence.
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