Project Manager - BioPharma Utilities - The Spear Group

Position: Project Manager – BioPharma Utilities

Location: Gwynedd, PA Area

Position Summary:
The Spear Group has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Pharma Utilities Capital Project Manager to work in the Life Sciences / Pharma space. The Project Manager will manage multiple mid-size utilities related to capital projects supporting our top-tier biopharma client at one of their sites in the greater Philadelphia area. The Project Manager is responsible to the client to ensure the project(s) are delivered on time, on budget and with the proper safety and quality attributes to successfully meet client / owner expectations. The Project Manager will be responsible for all phases of project delivery from inception to close-out. The successful candidate will be client facing with proven communication and organizational skills. GMP environment. GMP training is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and drive delivery of a wide range of mid-size projects related to biopharma utilities.
• Conduct meetings, chairing and recording all minutes
• Actively engage in conflict resolution during the scoping, design, engineering, construction, commissioning and close out phases of assigned projects.
• Attend and monitor meetings and escalate any issues that may arise
• Implement project procedures and champion adherence to appropriate policies and procedures
• Establish and administer change management process
• Implementation of all key project processes and tools to support the project delivery and monitor progress, update and reporting, making recommendations to the client team and implement corrective actions
• Review and assess proposed variations/scope changes and identify the impact of cost and schedule to the project
• Prepare close -out and turn-over of systems and documentation for project completion
• Coordinate with the client team, consultant team and the contractor on all snagging activities, including the schedule and stakeholder engagement
• Responsible for developing funding package complete with scope, justification, cost and schedule. Manage the project through the Stage Gate Review process for funding appropriations

Required Experience and Education:

• 5-15 years of experience working in a PM role
• Experience working in a pharma GMP regulated environment.
• Degree qualified in Engineering or related discipline
• Strong team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent computer skills
• The ideal candidate will be results driven, self-motivated and resourceful with excellent client relationship skills

Compensation based on relevant experience

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Spear Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employers. All personnel actions are affected without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status pursuant to law. As a responsible organization, we resolutely support the concept and practice of Equal Employment Opportunity. We uphold federal, state, and local civil rights laws and work to ensure that all of our personnel actions and policies are in compliance. Additionally, we recognize and value the importance and diversity of our work force and support its various cultures. The Companies are dedicated to fostering an environment that respects the dignity, rights and contributions of our employees.