Client Project Manager

As a Client Project Manager at Forge Biologics, you’ll oversee various stages of client projects to ensure successful development and manufacturing of gene therapy programs. Your role will involve project planning, tracking progress against timelines and budgets, managing communication with stakeholders, and identifying risks, ensuring that all contractual commitments are met.

To qualify for the Client Project Manager role at Forge Biologics, candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience managing complex projects, ideally within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors. Experience with project management tools, along with proven success in delivering projects on time and budget, is also essential. Certifications like PMP or CSM can be advantageous.

Collaboration is vital for a Client Project Manager at Forge Biologics. You will work closely with internal teams including manufacturing, development, and client relations to ensure seamless execution of projects. Regular communication and coordination are key to delivering successful outcomes and maintaining strong client relationships.

Client Project Managers at Forge Biologics typically use project management tools such as Microsoft Project and Smartsheet. These tools help streamline operations, track progress, manage resources, and communicate effectively with stakeholders throughout the project's lifecycle.

The work environment for a Client Project Manager at Forge Biologics is typically a mix of office and lab settings, promoting a collaborative atmosphere. The role requires onsite work in Columbus, Ohio, 3-4 days per week, providing a dynamic environment where creativity and innovation thrive.

When answering, focus on specific projects you’ve managed, highlighting your role, the challenges faced, and how you successfully brought those projects to completion. Showcase your ability to manage timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication.

Discuss your strategies for maintaining clear and open lines of communication, such as regular status meetings, updates, and utilizing project management tools. Illustrate how these practices help align expectations and enhance collaboration.

Explain your preferred methodology (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and why you find it effective in managing client projects. Provide examples of specific projects where this methodology has led to successful outcomes.

Use this opportunity to narrate a specific risk-ing project you managed. Detail how you identified the risk, developed mitigation strategies, and what the final results were, emphasizing your proactive approach.

Discuss your approach to prioritization, including tools or techniques you use to assess and rank project tasks based on deadlines, stakeholder requirements, and project impact. Illustrate with examples.

Talk about the quality assurance measures you implement, such as regular check-ins, documentation, and feedback loops. Share how these strategies have led to high-quality outcomes in past projects.

Share your conflict resolution techniques, emphasizing active listening, empathy, and finding common ground. Provide an example of a situation where you successfully resolved a conflict.

Discuss the importance of the Client Project Manager's role in ensuring that client expectations are met, projects are delivered efficiently, and the company establishes a reputation for reliability and quality in the industry.

Explain your organizational strategies, such as maintaining a detailed project timeline, using task management tools, and setting reminders for key deliverables to ensure you meet deadlines consistently.

Use this opportunity to share your passion for biotechnology and how project management enables you to make a meaningful impact. Talk about your journey and what you've learned along the way.