Project Manager, Manager* (On-Site

Overview

Lief Labs is a premier formulation and product development innovator and manufacturer of dietary supplements. Our in-house product development and R&D team creates the best-tasting and cutting-edge supplement formulations. Lief also houses a state-of-the-art, full-service cGMP manufacturing facility, offering custom solutions for many supplement categories. Lief collaborates with entrepreneurial firms to help them build premier brands. Our turnkey solutions enable seamless partnerships that support scalability and sustainable growth.

Lief Labs is in the Santa Clarita Valley (Valencia, CA).

Manager of Project Management

You will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating projects across various departments within the organization. You will lead a team of project managers, providing guidance, support, and direction to ensure the successful execution of projects from initiation to completion. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Leadership and Team Management:
  Lead and manage a team of project managers, providing coaching, mentoring, and support to ensure project success. Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture focused on delivering results and continuous improvement.
• Project Planning and Execution:
  Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets in collaboration with cross-functional teams to align with organizational goals. Oversee project execution, monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across R&D, manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs. Communicate project status, updates, and milestones to stakeholders, ensuring transparency.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance project management methodologies. Implement best practices and lessons learned to drive delivery improvements.
• Compliance and Quality:
  Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and company policies throughout the project lifecycle. Work with quality assurance and regulatory affairs to address compliance-related issues.
• Additional duties as assigned.

In accordance with applicable policies/procedures and Federal/State laws, may perform supervisory responsibilities such as interviewing, hiring, orienting, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising, managing and rewarding performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Bachelor's degree in business, project management, engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree or certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is preferred. PMP certification.

• 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or consumer health industry.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Experience in a regulated environment (e.g., FDA, cGMP) is highly desirable.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines. Proven experience as a Project Manager in pharmaceutical or nutraceutical product development.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and quality standards in the nutraceutical industry.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.

• Communication:
  Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Organization and Leadership:
  Strong organizational and leadership capabilities to guide cross-functional teams.
• Problem-Solving:
  Analytical thinkers who resolve issues effectively.
• Teamwork:…