Manager, Project Management, Cell Therapy in Devens, MA

Role Summary

The Manager, Project Management, Cell Therapy is responsible for leading cross-functional projects at the manufacturing site. Typical projects include site readiness for new launches, implementation of new technologies and materials, information system updates and migrations, changes to plant capabilities, and technical and business process changes. The role collaborates with site and global stakeholders across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, information technology, facilities, manufacturing science & technology, and other functions, applying an organized approach to project planning and driving execution of complex changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, including development of the approach, planning activities, and planning schedule.
• Identify stakeholders and drive conversations to align on clear project requirements, scope, and deliverables.
• Ensure project goals and KPIs are clearly defined and aligned with site objectives; hold the team accountable to measure impact and value delivered.
• Leverage site and global resources to identify activities needed to produce deliverables.
• Plan and secure resources, maintain resource allocations, and advise on constraints.
• Develop and maintain project budget and regular reporting (with finance and project engineering).
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules; coordinate and track execution to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with quality standards.
• Lead integrated timelines and ensure alignment with Global Project timelines.
• Develop critical path analyses to understand risks and opportunities within timelines.
• Plan and manage team workshops/meetings; document outcomes via notes, risk/issue logs, and action-item logs.
• Identify project and program risks; develop contingency plans with the team.
• Control changes to scope and timeline with sponsors and governance bodies.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and status updates to stakeholders to maintain visibility of plans, decisions, risks, and issues.
• Capture and share project information electronically using knowledge management tools.
• Lead planning and communications for cutovers to ensure regulatory and cGMP compliance.
• Conduct lessons learned and foster continuous improvement; coach organization on PMO processes.
• Ensure governance and milestones address recommended directions, timelines, and budgets.
• Apply lean tools (e.g., process mapping, visual management, value stream mapping) as appropriate; maintain PMO methodology alignment and governance.
• Promote excellence in project management through PMO best practices and cross-functional collaboration.

• Experience in biopharma, cell therapy, GMP, FDA-regulated or similar environments is a plus.
• Experience with predictive/waterfall project management processes; PMP/CAPM certification a plus.
• Basic knowledge of financial, operational, and business management principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Project, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Experience with OnePlan Portfolio Management is a plus.
• Ability to work independently with accountability; strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills; capable of influencing in a global matrix organization.
• Analytical problem solving and critical thinking; ability to assess impact of new information.
• Comfortable in a rapidly changing environment; ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Desire to learn and advance project management proficiency; team player with collaborative mindset.
• Ability to enter laboratory/manufacturing spaces requiring PPE; ability to sit and use a computer for extended periods.
• Travel up to 5%.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, information technology, business, or related field
• 5 years of relevant experience including 2 years of project experience, preferably in life sciences