Senior Project Manager - Bioproduction Group

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description How You Will Make an Impact: The Sr Project Manager leads complex strategic projects within the BioProduction Group, managing high-priority, cross-functional initiatives that drive transformational change, operational excellence, and customer success across the organization. This role drives business performance by ensuring successful execution of multiple concurrent projects with budgets exceeding USD $500K, delivering timely results while mitigating risks, optimizing resources, and maintaining alignment with strategic business objectives. The position ensures compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices while providing leadership in implementing process improvements, new technologies, and organizational change initiatives at the enterprise level. Day In The Life: Strategic Project Leadership & Execution Lead complex, high-impact strategic projects from concept through implementation, managing all aspects of project lifecycle Develop comprehensive project charters, plans, and governance structures for enterprise-level initiatives Manage multiple concurrent projects with budgets over $500K, ensuring resource optimization and financial accountability Drive project execution across multiple functions and geographies, navigating organizational complexity Establish project governance frameworks, decision-making processes, and escalation protocols Facilitate executive-level project reviews, steering committees, and strategic decision forums Deliver complex strategic initiatives that drive business transformation and competitive advantage Ensure projects align with and advance organizational strategy and long-term objectives Maintain portfolio visibility and prioritization across multiple high-stakes initiatives Strategic projects consistently deliver expected business value and ROI Complex initiatives are managed effectively with minimal disruption to operations Project outcomes advance organizational capabilities and market position Executive Stakeholder Management & Influence Build and maintain relationships with executive leadership, functional leaders, and key stakeholders across the enterprise Communicate project strategy, status, risks, and outcomes to executives and senior leadership Navigate complex stakeholder landscapes with competing priorities and organizational dynamics Influence decision-making and secure commitment from stakeholders without direct authority Facilitate alignment and consensus among diverse stakeholder groups Present business cases, recommendations, and project outcomes to executive leadership and boards Maintain strong executive sponsorship and stakeholder alignment throughout project lifecycle Build trust and credibility with senior leadership through transparent communication and consistent delivery Drive organizational change adoption and stakeholder buy-in for transformational initiatives Executive stakeholders are consistently engaged, informed, and supportive of project direction Complex organizational challenges are navigated successfully through effective influence and collaboration Project communications are strategic, concise, and tailored to executive audience needs Enterprise Risk & Change Management Identify, assess, and manage complex risks across strategic initiatives, including organizational, technical, and market risks Develop comprehensive risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans for high-stakes projects Lead change management efforts for transformational initiatives, addressing organizational readiness and adoption Anticipate and proactively address potential roadblocks, dependencies, and organizational resistance Implement governance processes to ensure effective risk monitoring and escalation Conduct post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement Proactively manage complex risks that could impact project success or organizational stability Ensure successful organizational change adoption for transformational initiatives Build organizational capability in risk management and change leadership Complex risks are identified early, mitigated effectively, and rarely result in project failure Change initiatives achieve high adoption rates with minimal organizational disruption Risk management approaches are sophisticated and tailored to project complexity Financial & Resource Portfolio Management Develop and manage complex project budgets exceeding $500K, with accountability for financial performance Optimize resource allocation across project portfolios, balancing competing demands and organizational constraints Collaborate with finance teams on budget forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting Negotiate resource commitments with functional leaders and manage competing priorities Track and report on portfolio financial performance, ROI, and business value realization Make strategic trade-off decisions regarding scope, resources, and budget to maximize project value Deliver complex projects within approved financial parameters while maximizing business value Optimize portfolio resource allocation to support organizational priorities Maintain rigorous financial accountability and transparent reporting Project budgets are managed with high degree of accuracy and minimal variances Resource allocation decisions support optimal organizational outcomes Financial reporting provides clear visibility into project performance and business value Strategic Process Improvement & Organizational Capability Building Drive adoption of advanced project management methodologies and best practices across the organization Lead implementation of new project management tools, systems, and governance frameworks Identify and implement process improvements that enhance project execution capability Mentor and develop project managers and team members, building organizational PM capability Contribute to the development of enterprise project management standards and frameworks Share expertise and thought leadership in project management excellence Continuously elevate project management maturity and organizational capability Drive adoption of methodologies and tools that improve execution efficiency and effectiveness Build a strong project management culture and capability across the organization Project management practices across the organization improve over time Team members and less experienced PMs develop stronger capabilities through mentorship Project management tools and methodologies are adopted effectively and deliver measurable value Education & Experience: Advanced Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business, Science or a related field with 6 years of experience in Project Management leading and managing complex, cross-functional initiatives, OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, S