Project Manager

1+ year contract role

Description:

Location: Remote
Work Schedule:
Standard: 8 AM – 5 PM PST
Flexible for global collaboration (early/shifted hours acceptable)

Scope of Work / Responsibilities
• Support multiple projects simultaneously
• Blend of:
o Project management execution
o System implementation support
o Stakeholder coordination
o Change management & communication alignment
• Will partner closely with hiring manager on:
o Driving broader initiatives
o Keeping teams aligned and on track

Must-Haves
• Strong project management & organizational skills
• Stakeholder management (cross-functional coordination)
• High learning agility (ability to ramp quickly)
• Experience with:
o System builds / implementations / testing
o Resource management concepts
• Data experience:
o Working with large datasets
o Data analysis / data connectivity

Nice-to-Haves
• Biotech/pharma experience (not required)
• Exposure to big data environments

Candidate Profile / Preferences
• Able to ramp quickly in ambiguous environments
• Comfortable working across multiple initiatives
• Strong communicator with change management mindset
• Operates well in cross-functional/global teams

We are seeking a highly adaptable and experienced project management professional to support a portfolio of cross-functional initiatives within an R&D environment. This individual will play a key role in driving project execution, supporting system implementations, and ensuring alignment across stakeholders through strong communication and change management practices. The ideal candidate brings a balance of strategic coordination and hands-on execution, with proven experience managing multiple projects, navigating ambiguity, and ramping quickly in fast-paced environments. Strong stakeholder management, organizational skills, and experience working with large datasets or system implementations are critical for success. While biotech or pharma experience is a plus, it is not required. Candidates from adjacent industries with relevant project and data experience are encouraged. This role requires a proactive, communicative professional who demonstrates stability in prior roles and can effectively partner across global teams.


Job Description

We are seeking an experienced contract professional to help grow and mature the R&D resource management ecosystem by leading strategic projects that enhance visibility, efficiency, and integration across functions. This role will drive initiatives that connect resource planning, forecasting, and capability mapping, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Lead multiple projects focused on expanding and optimizing the resource management ecosystem.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Manage timelines, risks, and dependencies to ensure successful execution.
• Drive connections between resource supply and forecasting applications.
• Align business processes with system capabilities to reduce manual intervention and improve scalability.
• Pilot innovative solutions linking role-based allocations to just-in-time learning assignments in the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Gather and document business requirements through workshops and stakeholder interviews.
• Develop user stories and acceptance criteria for enhancements to resource management platforms.
• Partner with technical teams to ensure solutions meet functional needs.
• Oversee development of training materials and documentation for new processes and system features.
• Support onboarding and adoption across R&D functions.
• Act as a liaison between business teams, product owners, and technical partners.
• Communicate progress and outcomes effectively to leadership and cross-functional teams.

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