The PM Group Leader will be responsible for acting as a Sr. PM and leading a team of project managers, ensuring the successful planning, execution, and completion of projects. The Group Leader will work closely with the Manager of Project Management and various stakeholders to ensure alignment, foster collaboration, and drive continuous improvement across all projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assist in hiring decisions for the team. Train and mentor less experienced PMs.
- Perform performance management for direct reports.
- Oversee multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely completion. Allocate resources and plan capacity effectively.
- Ensure coverage for client calls and meetings during absences. Track team time-off and provide back-up for PMs when needed.
- Collaborate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and clients. Build and maintain positive relationships across departments.
- Identify and resolve project-related issues and risks. Raise client health issues to management and provide solutions.
- All responsibilities as assigned to a Sr. Project Manager
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and implementing best practices.
- Comply with divisional and site Environmental Health and Safety requirements.
- Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff, acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective work environment.
- All other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or a related field, Advanced Degree a plus.
- PMP Certification a plus
- 7+ years of experience in project management or specialized technical programs or operations, preferably in an analytical testing or laboratory environment.
- Or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- 3+ years of mentorship or supervisory experience
- Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex projects across multiple labs/sites
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Focus on Customer Service Excellence
- Correct business English
- Advanced understanding of the administration and oversight of project management programs, policies, and procedures
- Uses complex to specialized methods to resolve project management problems, questions, and concerns
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Extensive knowledge of analytical testing methodologies, techniques, and instrumentation.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lead and mentor others
- Ability to use tact, discretion, and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.
- Familiarity with Pharmaceutical industry and analytical testing preferred
- Experience with regulatory compliance and quality management systems (e.g., ISO, GLP) is a plus.
Pace® Life Sciences
Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. We advance the science of our pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical customers through the drug development process, from early-phase R&D through clinical trials and GMP commercial product support. For customers with in-house manufacturing and labs, Pace® provides professional services to support their operations.