Project Manager

Remote Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you will lead planning and delivery of customer and internal projects at the Alnwick site, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. You will be the main contact for clients and internal teams, driving project governance, risk management, and visibility across the portfolio. You will influence commercial performance and process improvements while supporting change control and cost management. This position offers the chance to shape project delivery in a fast-paced scientific environment and collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

Create and manage project plans, timelines, and resource schedules
Run project kick-offs and coordinate regular client and internal meetings
Maintain accurate project documentation
Act as main client contact throughout the lifecycle
Provide updates and manage expectations on deliverables and timelines
Address client queries and escalate when needed
Identify and manage risks/issues with logs and registers
Ensure governance and contractual compliance for projects
Support change orders with proper documentation
Monitor budgets and track actual vs. planned effort
Identify scope changes early and initiate change control
Contribute to cost control and project profitability
Update systems/dashboards for real-time insights
Prepare concise progress reports for stakeholders and clients
Foster continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practices

Key requirements

Proven project management experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or scientific services
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience using project management tools such as PSA systems and Gantt charts
Commercial awareness with budgeting and cost control principles