Project Manager - Biopharm

Position Summary:

The Project Scheduler is responsible for scheduling of validation activities related to projects for equipment, facilities, and utilities validation in a pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, or support environment. Prepare project metrics and KPIs and report to upper management.

The ideal candidate will have experience creating and managing project schedules, as well as experience working with project management software. You must be organized, detail-oriented, and good at keeping track of deadlines.

The position must be able to work independently, and be able to schedule execution efforts with operations, manufacturing, facilities, laboratories, development, materials management and quality assurance personnel. This role will play an integral part in overall project success.

Duties /Responsibilities:

Project Scheduler

· Review validation plans and schedules, analyze project requirements, determine timelines, costs, and staffing

· Coordinate all elements involved in the completion of a project

· Communicate with engineering, contract, construction, and operations personnel

· Manage project budgets and costs

· Review performance reports, identify problems, and propose solutions

· Work with project managers, team leaders, and others to supervise and coordinate the work of multiple project team members

· Schedule resources and materials according to system owner, project manager, and engineer requests, and assure on-time completion of projects

· Optimize completion time and plan resources to work as efficiently as possible

· Review and analyze schedules and reports daily for issues, bottlenecks, and status, and develop action plans to resolve issues

· Maintain accurate daily work status reports and communicate regularly with project managers, superintendents, and field personnel

· Ensure timely material delivery and installation

· Establish relationships with vendors and subcontractors to ensure on-time completion of projects

· Prepare project metrics and KPIs and report to upper management and team members

Skills/Qualifications:

· Good understanding of cGMP validation requirements / guidelines and current industry practice

· Results-oriented, able to make decisions, and able to prioritize validation project and client needs

· Excellent organization and time management skills

· Strong teamwork and collaboration

· Must have excellent interpersonal, technical writing and communication skills

· Proficient in use of MS Office software suite and MS Project

· Ability to work occasional off shift and/or weekends to accommodate schedules and/or project timelines

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $70.00 - $90.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Albany, NY 12208: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Albany, NY 12208