Project Manager / Senior Project Manager - 5306

As a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager at Verista, your main responsibilities include facilitating Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning and daily stand-ups, managing the product backlog, addressing project risks, and ensuring on-time delivery. You'll be the key communicator for configuration changes and project updates, guiding your team to success.

Candidates for the Project Manager position at Verista should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field, along with a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred. You'll need 10+ years of experience managing CapEx projects in the pharmaceutical industry and a strong background in commissioning, qualification, and validation.

Verista is committed to constant learning and acquiring new skills, providing ample opportunities for professional development. Employees are encouraged to learn from their experiences, and the company even offers tuition reimbursement for further education, allowing Project Managers to enhance their expertise and advance in their careers.

Project Managers at Verista are expected to be highly proficient in project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices. Tools like MS Project are commonly used to track progress and manage project timelines effectively. This ensures a structured approach to project management within the life sciences sector.

The company culture at Verista promotes empowerment, inclusivity, and collaboration. Project Managers work in an environment where they are respected and engaged, with a focus on client success and team effort. Verista encourages its employees to have fun while achieving impactful results every day.

When discussing your experience with Agile methodologies, focus on specific Agile ceremonies you've facilitated, such as sprint planning or retrospectives. Highlight how you ensured team collaboration and adapted methodologies to fit your team's needs, demonstrating your adaptability and leadership skills.

When addressing project risks, explain the methods you employ to identify, assess, and prioritize risks. Share specific examples where you've proactively communicated risks to stakeholders and implemented solutions to eliminate impediments, showcasing your strong problem-solving skills.

In your response, emphasize your approach to task prioritization using criteria such as urgency, impact, and resources. Discuss how you collaborate with stakeholders to align on priorities and effectively communicate changes to the project backlog.

Provide a detailed account of a CapEx project you've managed, highlighting the project's scope, budget, and timeline. Discuss challenges faced during the project lifecycle and how you overcame them, demonstrating your expertise in the pharmaceutical domain.

When answering, mention tools you’ve used such as MS Project, Jira, or Trello. Briefly explain how you utilized these tools to track project progress, manage resources, and ensure effective communication among team members.

Highlight techniques you use to keep the team engaged, such as regular check-ins, recognition of achievements, and fostering an inclusive environment. Share examples where your leadership positively impacted team morale and productivity.

Share a specific instance where you navigated a challenging relationship with a stakeholder. Focus on your communication strategy and how you worked to find common ground, ensuring that both the project's success and stakeholder satisfaction were achieved.

Discuss your approach to managing project changes through clear communication and documentation. Describe how you assess the implications of scope changes on the project timeline and budget, ensuring transparency with your team and stakeholders.

Describe how data analysis informs your decision-making process. Discuss the types of data you analyze, such as project timelines or resource allocation, and how this analysis has led to insights that improved project outcomes.

Reflect on Verista’s mission and culture, emphasizing how they align with your values and career goals. Highlight your enthusiasm for contributing to the life sciences sector and making a positive impact, reinforcing your fit for the role.