Project Manager

The Project Manager will oversee the execution of projects by initiating project teams and ensuring that plans are met through continuous evaluation of scope, schedule, budget, and risk management. This role requires estimating and assessing effort levels of activities and resource requirements, using standard estimating tools and techniques to ensure project success. The Project Manager will articulate goals, motivate the team, and challenge them to be more efficient and effective, driving project success.

Responsibilities:

• Manage project execution by initiating project teams, evaluating scope, schedule, budget, and risk management.
• Estimate and assess effort levels and resource requirements using standard estimating tools.
• Motivate and influence team members to achieve project goals.
• Create a project team environment that empowers individual contribution and decision-making.
• Execute and control project activities, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk management.
• Lead project/program meetings and establish communication plans for timely information distribution.
• Identify and manage project stakeholders, communicating project information at all organizational levels.
• Manage new corporate development activities and perform tasks supporting department or corporate objectives.
• Prepare project integrated development plans or project charters using project management best practices.
• Build strong peer relationships with resource managers and business partners.
• Conduct training on team skills, project management discipline, and software.
• Conduct project/program reviews at significant milestones to evaluate progress.
• Coach and support team members by sharing project management knowledge.
• Ensure work is completed per plan, gain final project acceptance, update lessons learned, and complete close-out documentation.

Essential Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical development (ANDAs/NDAs).
• Experience in risk management, project planning, and client relations.
• Facilities with capital equipment expenditure required.
• Strong technical and communication skills.
• Ability to apply technical project management expertise.
• Leadership capabilities and pharmaceutical knowledge.
• PMP or CAPM Certification.
• Proven interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, MS Project, SharePoint.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in the life science industry.
• Experience in engineering management and construction management.
• Process improvement and project coordination skills.
• Proven leadership qualities and cross-functional interaction capabilities.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Permanent position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $92000.00 - $137000.00/yr.

Health Insurance, 401K, Vacation & Paid Time Off.

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Maple Grove, MN.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 2025.

About Actalent:

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.