Special Project Manager

Multiple Locations: Austin, TX, USA • San Antonio, TX, USA

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Requisition Number: 2087

Position Title: Special Projects Manager

External Description:

SUMMARY: The Special Projects Project Manager (SPM) will manage multiple special projects or initiatives.  These projects/initiatives will be within Early Phase or across the global Worldwide organization.  :

  • SPM is responsible for the overall coordination and management of projects/initiatives from start-up through close-out activities. Portfolio of projects span across Early Phase,  with 10-30 active projects
  • Directs/ coordinates all technical, financial, and/or operational aspects of the projects -- thus securing the successful completion.   
  • Works with key stakeholders to identify and evaluate fundamental issues on the project, interpret data on complex issues, make good business decisions, and ensure solutions are implemented.
  • Works to ensure that all project deliverables meet stakeholder time/quality/cost expectations
  • The SPM, with support from the functional area leaders, is accountable for ensuring that all project deliverables meet expectations.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:
Tasks may include but are not limited to:

  • Lead core project team and facilitate their ability to lead extended/complete project team
  • Serves as a liaison with executives, department heads, and executive leadership, to ensure that organizational goals are met.
  • Drafts schedules for implementation of long-range plans and proposals.
  • Monitors project progress, drafting and distributing periodic progress reports for leadership and stakeholders.
  • Maintains compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and best practices.
  • Lead cross-unit coordination both internal and external, inclusive of sub-contractors
  • Define and manage project resource needs and establish contingency plans for key resources
  • Ensure successful design, implementation, tracking, and revision of project plans for assigned projects
  • Promote effective teamwork among project team members Resolve conflicts as needed
  • Ensure appropriate communication on project-related matters with the Early Phase Management
  • Meet financial performance targets for the assigned projects
  • Ensure project deliverables are met according to expectations
  • Initiate improvements to enhance the efficiency and the quality of the work performed on assigned projects
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  • Establish excellent working relationships with project teams and vendors to ensure stakeholder satisfaction and operational excellence.
  • Ensure that all staff allocated to assigned projects adheres to professional standards and SOPs.
  • Manage all aspects of designated projects
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.  The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • The SPM possesses a high level of the following skills and attributes
  • Sound knowledge of the key principles of cross-functional project management (time, quality, cost)
  • Solid financial acumen
  • Lean Six Sigma principles
  • Effective negotiation technique
  • Displays effective communication skills (listening, oral, and written) and can communicate in the English language (oral and written)
  • The ability to persuade, convince, and influence/impress others
  • Organizational skills and proficiency at multi-tasking with good attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and coordinate teams and coach/mentor team members as appropriate
  • The ability to delegate effectively and prioritize own and workload of project team members
  • Cross-cultural awareness and ability to adapt appropriately
  • Ability to work independently
  • Good computer skills

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field required; PMP, LeanSix Sigma Blackbelt preferred.  MBA preferred.
  • At least eight years of related experience required, with high-level management experience preferred.
  • Thorough knowledge of project management processes
  • Can demonstrate experience of successfully managing and/or leading multidisciplinary project teams
  • Experience using project management software
  • Solid understanding of how to craft and manage a project budget
  • Available for domestic and international travel, including overnight stays
  • Valid current passport required
  • Ability to drive and have a valid driver’s license
  • Fluent in local office language and in English, both written and verbal
  • Broad knowledge of drug development process and client needs, CRO experience a significant plus

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City:

State: Texas

Employment Type: Regular

Community / Marketing Title: Special Project Manager

Company Profile:

We’re a global, mid-size CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents — because the path to a cure for the world’s most persist diseases is not paved by those who play it safe, but by those who take pioneering, creative approaches, and implement them with quality and excellence. We are experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs, in the best possible way.

Location_formattedLocationLong: Austin, Texas US

CountryEEOText_Description: Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law. Worldwide is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day.

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