Project Manager / Program Manager- 5233

Verista’s 600 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values:

• We empower and support our colleagues
• We commit to client success at every turn
• We have the courage to do the right thing
• We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
• We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Conduct PM activities in the Life Science Industry ensuring the project meets the demands of the client
• Understand Lifecycle management for Quality Applications, processes for protocol development and execution
• Direct the internal project scope of work, budget, timeline, and change orders
• Direct the planning and execution of medium to large sized project(s) to deliver on intended outcomes, iteratively planning the execution of any new ideas and requirements approved to maximize ROI
• Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Direct internal and/or client management activities for assigned projects
• Identify and address complex technical issues and resourcing
• Support team members; acting as the liaison to the client for discussing changes in scope of work, timeline, or budget
• Provide frequent/ clear concise project updates to internal/external customers
• Direct meetings to problem solve skills to drive solutions to equipment/process issues, including FMEA and root cause analysis methodology
• Interface with vendors, when necessary, to ensure vendors will deliver parts, materials, components and equipment on-time, on-budget and to technical specification
• Collaborate with Business Partner(s) to define project team(s) and activities
• Working with necessary cross functional resources enterprise wide, coordinate the deliverance of upstream and downstream dependencies, while proactively removing impediments to drive outcomes.
• Manage project deliverables, schedules, governance, vendors providing services ensuring they meet their execution milestones within cost estimates.
• Prepare and provide routine readout of project status reports to keep project sponsors informed of project health (including performance, potential risks/impediments to influence appropriate remediation decision).
• Monitor and control project schedule and financials.
• Monitor project expenses and report on cost variances.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and post-implementation reviews.
• Report on project progress, KPIs, and outcomes to senior management.

• Must be willing to work onsite in Portland, ME
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
• Strong background in Project Management in the pharma industry
• 7+ years of role relevant experience
• Solid grasp program framework
• Experience reporting Project/Program status to senior leadership.
• Strong Stakeholder building and relationship skills.
• Strong vendor management skills
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong Risk Management skills.
• Strong Team Management Skills.
• Data analytical and integration experience desired.
• Experience in MS Project is required.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with team members and management and explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to handle issues that occur during project execution.
• Organization and time management skills to keep projects on track and within budget
• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, MS Project, and other project management tools.
• Must exhibit strong interpersonal skills, with ability to work with a variety of personality types.

Why Choose Verista?

• High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
• Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
• Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
• FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
• Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
• As Needed Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

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For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

$80,465 to $129,826

*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.