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Project Manager I
 Spectraforce Technologies | |
 United States, Virginia, Petersburg | |
 Apr 02, 2026 | |
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Job Title: Project Manager I
Duration: 12 months (possibility of extension) Location: Petersburg, VA 23805 Reporting Expectations: Onsite; M-Thurs, 6am-4:30pm Must-Have Skills (Confirmed) * Project Management experience (hands-on) * IT background (infrastructure awareness required) * Strong communication and coordination skills * Will attend meetings, take notes, and drive follow-ups Nice-to-Have * GxP / Pharma experience (not mandatory) Exposure to: * Cisco systems (networking) * DeltaV (automation platform) * Familiarity with infrastructure standards and processes Top Skills: 1. IT Project Knowledge 2. Detailed oriented 3. Flexible to change/Great personality Purpose: Primary responsibility is to provide project management services for new IT & Automation projects & processes. Scope of projects includes computer systems, facility, utility, equipment & processes associated with the production of API. Assist in managing the IT Automation roadmap (project portfolio). Essential Functions: * Refine business case with project owner/sponsor. * Establish & communicate quantifiable project benefits. * Refine & clarify project scope through early project analysis with subject matter experts & owners to further substantiate project purpose. * Provide clear goals so the project secures effective use of time & resources & builds employee motivation. * Develop time/resource estimates to complete projects. * Develop bid packages, bid evaluation & drive vendor selection. Also work with procurement to create project specific contracts. * Responsible for financial project accountability through purchase order creation, management, invoicing & cost forecasting. * Monitor & control project work with stringent follow-up on quality, schedule & budget so the project delivers the desired end-product. * Manage, coordinate & direct contract/internal resources. * Ensure the right amount of resources & competences is allocated to the project & negotiate project resources with line of business (LoB) management. * Report project performance to the relevant stakeholders. * Manage strategy development & implementation of change control, qualification & validation for project. * Archive all key project & test documentation in compliance with good documentation practices. * Ensure alignment with global programs & other site projects to actively share best practice, knowledge & visions. * Leads project activities associated with projects of all sizes. * Creates master plans for projects that outline all required activities associated with the projects. * Develop timelines & resource estimates to complete projects. Requires no guidance & direction to complete these goals & needs no coaching or technical competencies for goal obtainment. Serves as a source of expertise in the group for projects. * Completes projects within schedule & budgetary constraints with allotted resources. * Ensures change control activities for systems & processes are validated & in compliance with FDA, EU & NN requirements. * Ensures commissioning activities during projects reduce changes to systems/processes after being placed under formal change control. * Leads cross functional teams to ensure all support systems (procedures, calibration, maintenance work orders, etc.) are in place for systems associated with projects & serves as a source of expertise. * Completes accurate & timely assessments associated with change control activities. * Leads change control efforts for process improvements & identifies opportunities for improvements. * Other accountabilities, as assigned. Physical Requirements Physical Requirements Physical Requirement Details * Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. * Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role.) Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree in engineering/related field, or equivalent combination of education & experience required. * Minimum two (2) years of project management, project support or change management experience from GxP production (Pharmaceutical, Nuclear, or Military), with emphasis on IT &/or manufacturing automation required. * Excellent technical writing & oral communication skills & excellent presentation & facilitation skills preferred. * Expert knowledge in being a project team leader with excellent negotiation & conflict resolutions skills. Capable of establishing & communicating high standards & expectations for performance & holding team members accountable for results preferred. * Ability to interact with all levels of the organization preferred. * Ability to operate with a high level of autonomy & authority preferred. * Strong analytical/reasoning, organizational & multi-tasking skills preferred. * High level understanding of infrastructure services & manufacturing automation systems preferred. * Expert in cGMP documentation practice & understanding of change control processes preferred. * Expert understanding of validation/system development life cycle approach preferred. * Basic computer skills including experience in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc preferred. * Demonstrated expertise in planning/organizing, managing execution, checking results, & revising the work plan for complex problems being resolved by cross functional teams preferred. | |