JT661 - SR. PROJECT MANAGER

QUALITY CONSULTING GROUP, a leader in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, and manufacturing industry, is looking for a talented, highly motivated and enthusiastic to join our team. In this role, you’ll work with a highly enthusiastic team, contributing in a world-class manufacturing industry in Puerto Rico & USA.

Responsibilities:
• Manage all aspects of project(s): planning, implementation, monitoring, completion, and follow-up.
• Establish and achieves project standards for work quality and quantity
• Assess project issues and develop solutions to meet scientific, productivity, quality and client satisfaction goals and objectives
• Assist in technical, financial, and organizational issues by researching issues, providing recommendations and maintaining document archives
• Manage and track project budget(s) and timelines.
• Negotiate and reconcile the use of resources for the projects
• Identify and anticipate schedule slips or changes and analyses the costs and resource impact
• Actively participate in directing the evolution and defining the role of the project
• Ensure the project goals and objects are well understood by the various functional areas.
• Maintain the master project plan and schedule for assigned projects.
• Recommend and develop operational or process improvements for the performance and successful functioning of the project team
• Provide senior management and department heads with project management support on an as needed basis as well as for special projects
• Identify or leads focus area projects within the overall function of project management or related projects.
• Generate periodic updates and prepare formal presentations for required forums
• Generate individual and more complex reports utilizing various resources
• Ensure project work complies with domestic (may also involve international) regulatory requirements and approved guidelines relevant to area of responsibility.
• Anticipate resource needs and communicate to management sponsors. *
* Other functions that may be assigned.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Sciences (Chemistry or Biology preferred) or Engineering (preferred: Chemical/ Industrial/ BioTech)
• Change Control and NPI experience is required for this position
• Leads strategic and highly complex New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, from project strategy and planning through execution, commercialization, and operational readiness.
• Develops comprehensive project strategies and governance frameworks while driving execution across multiple functions and ensuring alignment among cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Provides strategic leadership, mentorship, and direction to project teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and successful program execution
• Effectively manages multiple responsibilities, priorities, tasks, and complex projects simultaneously while meeting demanding timelines and maintaining accuracy
• Experienced in working under significant time pressure and managing complex business risks, dependencies, priorities, and competing objectives
• Drives organizational alignment and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful program execution and achievement of business objectives
• Experienced in commercialization planning and ensuring operational readiness for successful product launches and transitions
• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in project management software, spreadsheets, and computer applications, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experienced in working effectively within cross-functional and matrixed organizational environments
• Demonstrated ability to act as a strategic thinker, self-starter, persistent problem solver, tactful communicator, and effective team player
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, with fluency in business English and Spanish
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships, influence stakeholders, and communicate effectively across all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated capacity for professional growth and increased responsibility, with the ability to provide strategic direction and leadership in complex business environments
• Experienced with SAP Ariba Sourcing and Contracting Modules, with additional experience in SAP, TrackWise, and project management tools
• Experienced in Change Control, including evaluation, coordination, documentation, implementation, and tracking of changes throughout the project lifecycle