Senior Project Manager, PMP – Business Delivery

What can we offer you

Apart from job satisfaction we can offer you :

Medical Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid time off policy including holidays and sick time

Internal growth and development programs & trainings

401(k) program life & accident insurance and disability insurance

We are seeking a seasoned and results‑oriented Senior Project Manager (PMP) to lead the execution of sponsored contract research projects within a fast‑paced R&D environment. This sponsor‑facing role provides strategic and operational project management support to Study Directors, Scientific Leads and cross‑functional laboratory teams. The ideal candidate will combine scientific acumen with technical project management expertise to drive efficiency, enhance forecasting accuracy and support revenue recognition.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsors managing communications and operational coordination.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans outlining milestones, deliverables and timelines.
• Oversee logistical planning and procurement of materials for sponsor‑driven projects.
• Monitor study progress and operational performance ensuring timely issue escalation and resolution.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects across diverse programs maximizing stakeholder value.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and decision‑making to maintain project momentum.
• Provide ongoing sponsor support and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.

• Engage with sponsors during the study on key milestones, change orders, shipments and deliverables.
• Establish best practices for meeting facilitation and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Engage with various sponsor stakeholders for pulse‑checking during and after a study is done.

• Support internal communications scheduling and resource allocation as needed.
• Promote continuous improvement across all aspects of project delivery.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma principles to enhance project management processes.
• Contribute to the implementation of new technologies and workflows for improved data integration and reporting.

• Support internal communications scheduling and resource allocation as needed.
• Lead revenue recognition and revenue forecasting efforts using data‑driven insights.
• Ensure budget adherence and alignment with contractual commitments.
• Analyze actual expenditure, explain variances and advise on options in use of available budget.

• Potential to supervise and mentor individuals in consideration of their career opportunities and contribution to the organization.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested.

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Proven expertise in PMP methodologies.
• Strong scientific understanding of research and laboratory operations.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
• Skilled in issue resolution within cross‑functional teams.
• Analytical mindset focused on operational outcomes.
• Experience in revenue tracking, recognition and forecasting.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with project management and reporting tools.
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning.
• Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail.
• A self‑starter and able to work under own initiative.
• Natural coach/mentor who leads by example with an approachable demeanor.

• Proven experience managing and leading mentoring colleagues.
• Proven line management and leadership management.
• Experience using tools to communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Experience of working in and knowledge of the life sciences sector.
• Solid professional experience in the same or very similar role.
• Proven working experience of project management methodologies (such as Prince2, Agile, Lean Six Sigma).

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with 7 years of industry experience or Master’s degree with 5 years of experience.
• PMP certification required; MBA is a plus.
• English:
  Fluent.

This role is based in the Perceptive office/lab located in Needham, MA. The annual base salary range for this role is $94,376–$175,271. This range represents the anticipated initial annual salary and may vary depending on several factors including the candidate’s experience and skills and may be subject to market rate adjustment.

Employment Type:

Full‑Time

Monthly Salary: $94,376 – $175,271