Project Manager

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to plan, coordinate, execute, and monitor company projects from initiation to completion. The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to defined quality and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage projects from initiation through successful completion.
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
• Prepare detailed project plans and track progress against timelines.
• Coordinate with R&D, Operations, Analytical, Fermentation, Quality, Procurement, Finance, HR, and external vendors as required.
• Assign responsibilities and ensure timely completion of project activities.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Identify project risks, delays, dependencies, and potential issues and take corrective action.
• Conduct regular project review meetings and maintain proper meeting records.
• Prepare project status reports for senior management.
• Ensure effective communication between internal teams, customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate procurement of materials, equipment, services, and other project requirements.
• Ensure project documentation is maintained as per company and ISO requirements.
• Monitor project quality and ensure activities are carried out according to approved procedures and specifications.
• Track project costs and coordinate with Finance/Procurement for budget and payment-related activities.
• Manage changes in project scope, timelines, resources, and deliverables.
• Escalate critical issues to management in a timely manner.
• Ensure project closure, documentation, final reports, and lessons learned are completed.
• Support continuous improvement of project management processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering, Life Sciences, Project Management, or a related field.
• 510 years of relevant project management experience.
• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, R&D, manufacturing, or a related industry is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
• Good understanding of project documentation and quality systems.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.

Required Skills

• Project planning and execution
• Team coordination and leadership
• Risk and issue management
• Budget and resource management
• Vendor and stakeholder management
• Documentation and reporting
• Time management and prioritization
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and project management tools

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Project completion within approved timelines
• Project completion within approved budget
• Achievement of project milestones
• Quality and accuracy of project deliverables
• Effective resource utilization
• Timely identification and resolution of project risks
• Stakeholder satisfaction
• Compliance with company and ISO requirements
• Accuracy and timely completion of project documentation

Preferred: PMP/PRINCE2 certification or relevant project management certification would be an advantage.