Associate Project Manager

Description

Quality, Service, Collaboration, Courage. Do you exhibit these values and wish to be around others that do too? Are you interested in making a difference in your community and the world? Are you looking for a place where you can grow and learn in a diverse, community-minded culture? If these statements resonate with you, Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) welcomes you to apply to join our community of dedicated individuals improving lives every day.

Overview of this Position:

The Associate Project Manager assists with the management of external tech transfer projects and ensures they are completed successfully and within given deadlines. They coordinate with the entire team and customers and assist with the creation of project schedules, risk management, assigning responsibilities, tracking action items and critical path items, and managing day-to-day operational aspects of projects and scope.

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• Relevant experience in Project Management, Biochemistry, or other Life Sciences or related field.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills.
• Must be open to working in a 24/7 manufacturing environment and have availability to flex schedule to host customers while onsite.

Preferred Requirements:

• Completion of a bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of 1 to 2 years related work experience in a manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical environment preferred.
• Familiarity with project management techniques, timelines, tools, and software preferred.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Assist with the leading, planning, and implementation of customer projects.
• Act as a liaison between customers and team members. Seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen customer relationships.
• Assist with the planning and definition of the project scope, milestones, risks, goals, and deliverables through implementation of change controls, tech transfer plans, and templated project management tools.
• Assist with the management of the project budget and resource allocation.
• Attend and facilitate regular status meetings with project team followed up with meeting agendas and minutes to all stakeholders.
• Assist in the creation and participation of delivering well-organized presentations.
• Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion; Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change.
• Communicate effectively with customers to identify needs and facilitate potential solutions with the project management team.

Full job description available during formal interview process.

What Sets GRAM Apart from Other Employers:

MEDICAL BENEFITS starting day 1: Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits are available to you and your family on your first day of work, with the company paying for 75% of the cost! Once eligible for the 401(k) program, all your contributions are immediately 100% vested, and you are immediately vested in GRAM contributions as well. We also offer generous off-shift premiums!

Paid VOLUNTEERISM starting day 1: GRAM encourages giving back to our community by offering 16 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year!

PTO: Full-time employees accrue up to 13 days of time off per calendar year. You choose how to use this time for your vacation, sick, or mental health needs!

WELLNESS TIME OFF: Employees earn 1 hour of time off for every 30 hours worked to use how you choose.

PAID HOLIDAYS: We offer 10 paid holidays per calendar year with immediate eligibility!

PAY: Depends on Experience and is discussed during the interview process. Shift differential available for second and third shift!