Sr Project Manager

Bill rate is *** Remote. Woring hours is EST time zone 
 
Resource Type         :  Project Manager (Senior)
Resource Location     :  Americas
Project Region         :  NA
Sponsoring Function    :  Research & Development
 
Looking for a senior level PM located in the Americas, with NA as first preference.
 
This role will interact with large groups of senior executives.  Must have impeccable communications and presentation skills.  The candidate will work under the guidance of a Senior Director, and must be capable of working independently to drive and orchestrate cross functional activities 
 
Job Summary
 
The Senior Project Manager directs all activities across initiating, planning, executing and closing phases, as well as monitoring and controlling of assigned projects, and ensuring projects are delivered according to the Client delivery standard. 
 
Key Responsibilities 
·  Coordinate activities with the project sponsor and project leader to help finalize the project charter
·  Lead project planning sessions with all project stakeholders, capturing WBS activities into a project plan, and subsequently developing into a consensus-based project schedule
·  Monitor & control the day-to-day project activities and reflect progress in the project schedule and RAID log
·  Organize and facilitate project meetings, prepare agendas, and track action items 
·  Leverage project schedule and RAID log to drive project communications, alignment and visibility
·  Ensure project artifacts (technical, legal, contract, financial, etc.) are organized, contents are updated timely and accessible to project teams
·  Capture and summarize meeting notes, actions, decision and action logs and communicate with relevant stakeholders
·  Prepare and present regular project status reports, including budget updates 
·  Support quality assurance practices to ensure deliverables meet standards and objectives
·  Other project related activities as assigned.
 
Qualifications/Requirements
 
•  Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or related field 
•  Active PMP certification
•  10+ Years of experience as project manager
•  Advanced PPM software experience (e.G., MS Project, Planview, Smartsheet, etc.)
•  Excellent presentation, negotiation, and attention to details skills
•  Ability to communicate succinctly based on audiences
•  Industry experience: Healthcare, Biotechnology or Medical Device
•  This role will interact with large groups of senior executives.  Must have impeccable communications and presentation skills.  
•   The candidate will work under the guidance of a Senior Director, and must be capable of working independently to drive and orchestrate cross functional activities