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KBI BioPharma

Telecommute Senior Program Manager

KBI BioPharma, Durham, North Carolina, United States

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Senior program manager Able to manage a project team within Program Management, ensures project and business management is executed appropriately within the team. With personal responsibility for a portfolio, the role holder is the primary client account and relationship manager for KBI PMO, driving business delivery and exemplary client service to maximum benefit for the company in a sustainable manner. The incumbent may provide training and mentorship to others. Client Management: Responsible for relationship and account management for assigned clients/portfolios Manages client expectations efficiently. Primary point of contact for all Client communications and coordination of third-party vendor and project needs Client Management: Responsible for relationship and account management for assigned clients/portfolios Manages client expectations efficiently. Primary point of contact for all Client communications and coordination of third-party vendor and project needs

Program Management: Manages project timelines through all phases of development, from project award and kick-off through close-out Ensures that projects are conducted on time, within scope and budget, and meet Client agreed- upon quality standards and expectations through cross-functional project team alignment Develops, manages, and updates project plans in a timely manner. Communicates project status, progress, timelines, changes in schedule, scope changes, technical and/or quality issues to all relevant personnel in the company, and with the Client Schedules, facilitates and documents program related client team meetings, including issuance of agenda, action items, meeting minutes, client communications, etc. Leads cross-functional teams without direct authority by casting a clear vision of project objectives/priorities and motivate the team to achieve them. Able to resolve conflict and foster collaborative partnerships with others to achieve peak performance with some assistance from manager or delegate Analyzes risk, establishes contingency plans and identifies trigger events and responsibility for initiating mitigating action. Gathers stakeholder input and ranks the top project risks in terms of total impact Business/Financial Management: Manages the technical and strategic development of the program drawing on relevant Technical leadership from across the organization. Directs and supports the client with project strategy. Able to suggest and be involved in the implementation of improvements to systems and processes; support PMO with PLF readiness as required Manages all contractual and financial aspects of the project, including finalization of change order and subsequent amendments, monthly budget reviews, forecasting, materials review, assessment of work performed and appropriate Client invoicing and vendor payments PMO Support: Acts as a contributing member of Program Management Organization Manage the site goals and objectives (Balanced Score Card) for self and team Cross-site portfolio leadership OR process ownership; work with PMO and local team to continuously improve PM and project delivery practices. May own a PMO process, responsible for training tools and associated change management Represent or deputize for PMO senior staff as required Minimum bachelor's degree required, preferably in science or related discipline PMP certification (current or planned in the future) Minimum 8 years industry experience, with 5 years or more direct project management experience Line management experience and completion of relevant training an advantage Proficiency in English required. KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, Sabbatical program, 401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days and employee recognition programs. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply. I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma, Inc. true and complete information on this application. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.