Senior Manager, Project Management
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Effectively support, supervise, and monitor performance of Project Management Managers, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Project Coordinators in the management of assigned projects. Lead the team through ambiguity and periods of change by providing clear direction, fostering adaptability, and ensuring team members remain focused on priorities even in uncertain environments. Maintain a balanced approach by integrating both strategic and tactical perspectives-ensuring alignment with organizational goals while also overseeing day-to-day project execution and operational needs. Ensure the Project Management staff are trained and developed appropriately to meet the needs of the business and allow individuals to reach their full potential. Ensure the Project Management staff adheres to all G&Os, PM processes tools, and metrics. Responsible for ensuring adequate resources are available and allocation of work within the team. Responsible for ensuring that a safe working environment is maintained for himself/herself and his/her colleagues by observing all safety procedures and working methods, and reading, understanding, and following documents issued or notified to him/her. Initiate and manage assigned Project Management budget. Provide effective support to teams as required and be the point of escalation for issues that Managers, Senior PMs, PMs, Coordinators need support to resolve. Ensure the Project Management staff supply required information and participate in forecasting, revenue, and S&OP activities. Support client visits along with business development and site leadership, and interact with clients related to new and on-going business. Represent PM at Executive meetings as needed. Other duties as assigned. The Candidate: Bachelor's degree in related field Minimum of 5 years in a client-facing project management, or scientific environment Minimum of 3 years of people leadership Project Management Certification preferred In-depth knowledge of the contract development/research, pharmaceutical, biotech industries Proven knowledge of project management Proven leadership with interpersonal, problem solving, presentation, negotiation and facilitation skills Proven success in driving and contributing to a team-oriented environment Customer related experience and excellent client facing skills - desire to exceed customer expectations Proven analytical and communication skills and ability to influence at all levels of organization Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent-sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience Why you should join Catalent: Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process Diverse, inclusive culture Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays Generous 401K match Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment Tuition Reimbursement - Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree! Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to cli