About this role
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee, manage and coordinate all operational aspects of department-level projects with significant impact across multiple organizations at a biopharmaceutical manufacturing site in Juncos, Puerto Rico. This role serves as the liaison between the project team and the organization. Key Responsibilities Manage all aspects of assigned projects: planning, implementation, monitoring, completion and follow-up.
Maintain the master project plan and schedule; manage competing timelines and prioritize critical tasks. Manage and track project budgets; negotiate and reconcile the use of resources. Identify and anticipate schedule slips or changes and analyze cost and resource impact.
Assess project issues and develop solutions to meet scientific, productivity, quality and customer satisfaction goals. Establish and achieve project standards for work quality and quantity. Develop and implement tools, techniques and processes that enable informed decision-making within teams.
Liaise with management, department heads, and team leaders to gather input and feedback on project benefits, needs and issues. Ensure project goals and objectives are understood by all functional areas. Recommend and develop operational or process improvements for the project team.
Generate periodic updates, reports and formal presentations for required forums. Ensure project work complies with regulatory requirements, company policies and standard operating procedures. Provide project management support to senior management and department heads, including special projects; may direct the activities of project support staff.
Anticipate resource needs and communicate them to management sponsors.
Education (one of the following) Doctorate degree + 2 years of Project Management experience; OR Master's degree + 4 years of Project Management experience; OR Bachelor's degree + 6 years of Project Management experience; OR Associate's degree + 10 years of Project Management experience; OR High school diploma/GED + 12 years of Project Management experience Preferred Qualifications Fluent business English and Spanish, written and oral Understanding of and experience with Ariba Sourcing and Contracting modules Experience with SAP, TrackWise and project management tools Change Control experience Highly proficient in MS Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint Key Skills Handling multiple responsibilities, priorities, tasks and projects simultaneously, including under time pressure Practical project management software and spreadsheet skills Effective interaction in a team or matrix environment Organized, detail-oriented, accurate and analytical Team player, self-starter, strategic thinker, persistent, tactful and persuasive Effective verbal and written communication, including presentations
Contract position: approximately 6 months (October 2026 – March 2027), with possible extension Shift: Administrative shift Days: Monday to Friday, 8 hours/day (40 hours/week) 100% on-site in Juncos, Puerto Rico