Senior R & D Project Manager

Location: Lexington, MA

*This role will require 4-5 days per week presence at the client site*

**This role is not eligible for relocation assistance**

Zifo is searching for an experienced Senior Project Manager to manage one of Zifo’s strategic multi-year programs for a marquee customer based in the Boston, MA area. The senior project manager will assist in planning, orchestration, and execution of projects across the IT and Research & Development teams. There will be multiple, concurrent projects that are all in support of the opening and operation of a new lab space in the Lexington area. 

The engagement will require working across technical and scientific digital enablement teams including:

• Core IT (Examples: networking, conferencing & collaboration, MDF/IDF)
• Applications (Examples: ELN/LIMS/Data Capture/Registration systems)
• Automation (Example: High-throughput screening/workcell assay automation)

Requirements

Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Planning and coordination of the project deliverables and project team on a day-to-day basis, and act as the central resource for team communication

• Lead project scope and deliverables definition in concert with project champion and key stakeholders
• Accountable for the documentation, communication, and mitigation strategy development for risks to schedule, scope, resources, budget, and quality.
• In coordination with project champions, conducts start-up meeting with project team to identify roles and responsibilities.
• Manage projects – experience and ability to use both waterfall and SAFE agile methodologies:
• Ensure projects progress according to project schedule, scope and budget
• Manage interdependencies between the project and other initiatives
• Responsible for direction setting in project and securing productive working climate in the project
• Design and execute efficient change management

Project governance and steering

• Prepare and present project status for various committees incl. Steering Committee
• Timely escalation of issues to stakeholders and Steering Committee for resolution
• Adherence to company's quality management system
• Able to develop success metrics and perform value assessment of projects
• Preparation of project documentation according to standards and guidelines (Design decisions, risk logs, stakeholder approvals, training and change management guides)
  

Qualifications:

• 6+ years relevant experience, documented PM track record
• Technical / Science background
• Knowledgeable in several of these areas: ELN/LIMS/Lab Operations/Data Capture systems/ computational science platforms
• Recent experience setting up new wet labs a plus
• Strong knowledge in IT concepts
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in project tracking platforms & SharePoint
• Strong stakeholder management competence
• Highly organized
• Demonstrable PM experience with planning and execution
• Experience with similar role outs and Six Sigma a plus
• Candidate must be local to Lexington, will need to work on-site and in-person.
  

A successful Zifo-ite is:

• Independent, Self-Motivated & Results driven
• Willing & able to quickly acquire new Technical Skills & Business Principles
• A critical thinker who possesses logical reasoning
• Curious and always looking for creative solutions to complex problems

Benefits

About Zifo:

CURIOSITY DRIVEN, SCIENCE FOCUSED, EMPLOYEE BUILT. Our culture is unlike any other, one where we debate, challenge ourselves, and interact with all alike. We are a curious bunch, characterized by our passion to learn and spirit of teamwork. Zifo is a global R&D solutions provider focused on the industries of Pharma, Biotech, Manufacturing QC, Medical Devices, specialty chemicals and other research-based organizations. Our team’s knowledge of science and expertise in technology help Zifo better serve our customers around the globe, including 18 of the Top 20 Biopharma companies.

We look for Science – Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Microbiology etc. We possess scientific and technical knowledge and bear professional and personal goals. While we have a “no doors” policy to promote free access within, we do have a tough door to walk in. We search with a two-point agenda – technical competency and cultural adaptability.

We offer a competitive compensation package including accrued vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401k with company matching, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

If you share these sentiments and are prepared for the atypical, then Zifo is your calling!

Zifo is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.