Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Location:
Onsite - New Albany, OH

Employment Type: Contingent Worker (Contract, W2)

Contract Length: 12 months (possible extension)

Compensation: $71/$79 per hour (based on experience)

Join the Business Performance team of a large biotech pharmaceutical leader in New Albany, OH as a Program Manager supporting the Project Management Office, focusing on scheduling and information management within a Smartsheet-based project portfolio. You'll coordinate technical project timelines, risk management, resource, and budget tracking, integrating key project data into executive dashboards. Collaborate closely with cross-functional project leaders to ensure smooth new product introduction and operational excellence.

• Integrate and manage project schedules, risk management plans, and resource/budget tracking for technical projects.
• Accurately consolidate and report project data in dashboards tailored for various management levels.
• Collaborate with New Product Introduction leads, engineering project managers, and workstream leads to maintain project plans.
• Develop and maintain standard project documentation such as charters, kickoff decks, gate reviews, schedules, and dashboards.
• Support portfolio, program, and project management processes and procedures.
• Apply business process development and change management best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement using strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Ensure effective collaboration and information sharing across systems.

• 4+ years of experience in scheduling, coordination, and reporting using Smartsheet.
• Experience in medical device development, packaging, or assembly.
• Expertise in medium-to-large scale project or portfolio management.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Advanced proficiency with Smartsheet and Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with business process development and change management.

• Strong automation and technology skills.

• Smartsheet
• Attention to detail
• Project Management

• Work closely with technical leads to build and maintain integrated schedules and reports within a Smartsheet-based PPM system.

• Doctorate degree
• Master's degree and 2 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience
• Associate's degree and 8 years of experience
• High school diploma / GED and 10 years of experience

This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE