Project Manager - Manufacturing Operations

We are seeking a Project Manager to oversee, manage and coordinate all operational aspects of department projects impacting multiple areas at a biopharmaceutical manufacturing site in Juncos, Puerto Rico. This role serves as the liaison between the project team and the department, driving projects from planning through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of assigned projects: planning, implementation, monitoring, completion and follow-up.
• Manage competing timelines, prioritize critical tasks and anticipate schedule slips, costs and resource impacts.
• Maintain the master project plan and schedule; maintain and track project budgets and resources.
• Assess project issues and develop solutions to meet quality, productivity and business objectives.
• Implement tools and processes that enable informed decision making within the teams.
• Liaise with department staff and team leaders to gather input and feedback on project needs and issues.
• Generate periodic updates, reports and formal presentations.
• Ensure project work complies with regulatory requirements, policies and standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Education (one of the following)

• Doctorate degree; OR

• Master's degree + 2 years of project management experience; OR

• Bachelor's degree + 4 years of project management experience; OR

• Associate's degree + 8 years of project management experience; OR

• High school diploma/GED + 10 years of project management experience

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ariba Sourcing and Contracting modules

• Experience with SAP, Trackwise and project management tools

• Change control experience

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Key Skills

• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities, priorities and projects simultaneously and work under time pressure

• Effective in a team or matrix environment; team player, self-starter and strategic thinker

• Organized, detail-oriented and analytical

• Fluent business English and Spanish, written and oral; strong presentation skills

Benefits

• Contract position: approximately 6 months (October 2026 – March 2027), with possible extension
• Shift: Administrative shift
• Days: Monday to Friday, 8 hours/day (40 hours/week)
• On-site in Juncos, Puerto Rico