Project Manager

ATCC
Gaithersburg, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2023 CLOSED ON 4/3/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at ATCC?

Overview

ATCC is seeking a Project Manager with scientific experience. The Project Manager is responsible for leading ATCC's Project NextGen initiative. The Project Manager is a dynamic, client facing role that is responsible for ensuring accurate receipt, storage and distribution of biospecimens from Project NextGen clinical trials. They will ensure biospecimens are securely maintained, and documented. They will review and process data, providing progress reports to stakeholders.

 

The Project Manager is part of the Program Team that is responsible for day-to-day management of the biorepository, reporting inventory, working with the client to proactively resolve discrepancies, and ensuring specimens are received and distributed accurately and promptly. They will provide oversight, and operation, including oversight of the chain of custody, temperature excursion monitoring, specimen shipping, receipt, storage, inventory, distribution, and final specimen disposition.

 

 

Responsibilities

  • Manage the daily activities of the project lifecycle applying organizational best practices in the development, initiation, planning, execution, control and closing of projects.
  • Establish and implement project management processes and methodologies for goal achievement.
  • Track progress of project through milestones, budgetary guidelines, and/or other performance indicators. Follow forecasts and compile status summaries and metrics throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure consistency throughout all phases of the project lifecycle; gather data from end users to evaluate objectives, goals, and scope.
  • Interface with all stakeholders affected by and contributing to the project, including end users, vendors, and customers to understand the strategic objectives of the project.
  • Manage the risk, issue, and change resolution processes and work with Senior Management to take corrective action.
  • Serve as a consultant for evaluating needs related to the project. Use judgement to recommend innovative solutions within project scope.
  • Manage resource allocation and daily progress of the project.
  • Oversee the daily activities of project staff and provide guidance to meet the needs of the organization.
  • Use professional concepts aligned with organizational objectives to resolve issues in creative and effective ways.
  • Qualifications

    Education and Experience:

    • Bachelor’s degree, and a minimum of 5 years of project management experience. 
    • PMP Preferred.
    • Customer facing experience is required.
    • Life sciences experience is required.
    • Proficient with Project Management software e.g. Microsoft Project, or Monday.com

     

     Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    • Strong skills in analysis, planning and organization, and pay rigorous attention to detail to coordinate resources and activities.  
    • Ability to build working relationships with people in the project team and stakeholders in the wider business is vital to business success.

     

    Core Competencies:

    • Business Case Development.
    • Organization and Governance.
    • Project Planning.
    • Stakeholder Relationship Management.
    • Project Risk Management.
    • Quality Management.
    • Change Control.
    • Project Monitoring and Control.
    • Leadership and Teamwork.
    • Communication and Knowledge Sharing.
    • Financial Management.

    Benefits

    We Invest in You 

     

    • Health & Wellness: 
      • Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance & AD&D.
      • Work life balance with Paid Holidays and PTO.
      • Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as Aflac, legal services, and pet insurance.
      • Employee Assistance Program offering around-the-clock counseling.
    • Financial security: 
      • 401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans.
      • Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards. 
      • Corporate bonus program.
    • Mission Focused:
      • Non-profit organization supporting critical life science research
      • We give scientists the tools they need to make discoveries that improve and save lives.
      • Contribute to community involvement and social responsibility.

     

    Join ATCC, where we fuel your success, well-being, and development.  We're a mission focused non-profit Equal Opportunity Employer, championing diversity and inclusivity. When you work at ATCC, you become a part of that mission, one we’ve committed to for almost 100 years. Shape the future of science with us. 

      

    ATCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 

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