Job Description:

Antheia is seeking a Project Manager who will play a crucial role in planning, managing, and executing various projects and initiatives for the organization. This position will report to the Head of Program/Project Management. You will lead cross-functional teams in delivering projects on time, within scope, and on budget while aligning with organizational goals. An effective Project Manager is a strategic, meticulous, and motivated leader who fosters collaboration and drives teams toward shared success. They are an organized facilitator with a passion for the Life Sciences industry. They excel in project management, communicate with ease across all levels, and are a thoughtful and efficient problem solver.

 

Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and manage the execution of projects from end to end. Provide oversight for all project deliverables including managing and tracking timelines and project metrics.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration to ensure alignment and that project deliverables are successfully met.
• Lead teams by organizing and managing resources spanning internal and external functions and sites. Serve as a liaison between project teams, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Partner with teams to establish objectives and implement processes to track, measure, and validate results. Monitor project progress and provide regular performance updates.
• Lead project meetings. Support teams and leadership by helping with prioritization and driving decisions.
• Develop and own the project timelines which includes maintaining the schedules and tracking milestones.
• Monitor project budgets and expenses.
• Recognize shifts in project complexity/scope/timing and adjust accordingly.
• Assist in resource allocation and ensure that project resources are utilized efficiently.
• Identify project risks, assess risks, and develop mitigation strategies. Proactively monitor and report on risk factors to ensure timely resolution. Address issues and escalate concerns that can jeopardize the projects.
• Prepare and maintain all project related documentation. Ensure all documentation is accurate, accessible, and current.
• Set up and maintain projects using applicable project management tools.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, taking meeting minutes, following up on action items, organizing project files, and preparing presentations.
• Lead cross-functional teams in conducting postmortem reviews following project completion to capture and communicate key findings for continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned[1]

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience, preferably with fermentation-derived products in biotech, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or food & beverage, with at least 3 years of project management experience.
• Relevant knowledge and experience with project management methodologies, best practices, and tools.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• A dynamic leader adept at planning, active listening, questioning, guiding, collaborating, and motivating teams.
• An excellent communicator who can organize complex project direction, simplify, and articulate into actionable tasks for cross functional teams.
• A self-starter who is skilled at handling numerous projects, multiple priorities, and managing tight timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• A detailed and results-oriented person who is flexible, comfortable with ambiguity, and adapts to shifting priorities.
• A strategic thinker when it comes to time management, stakeholder management, resolving issues, change management, and managing expectations.

 [1] This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Please note that Antheia doesn't discriminate based on age, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, medical history, and other non-merit characteristics.