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Senior Project Manager
Location: Basingstoke (Remote)
Pay Rate: £40 per hour
Shifts: Office hours, flexible
Increased innovation, along with substantial growth in the Specialty Diagnostics Group, has resulted in a need for a senior project manager with focus on business transformation and change control. The individual in this role will act as a leader to ensure that the project management teams achieve goals and objectives set by Group leadership. They will be responsible for identifying and mitigating risks, guiding and mentoring staff in project leadership, and communicating on any issues that hinder success. The Senior Project Manager will contribute substantially to setting strategic direction for business transformation and will be expected to partner with all functions to achieve organisational objectives. Performance of these responsibilities will require strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality systems for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products.
Responsibilities
- Manage complex projects at cross‑division and group level.
- Develop project tasks, deliverables, dependencies and resource requirements.
- Create, maintain and organise necessary documentation and records; ensure quality of project deliverables and documentation.
- Facilitate completion of validation deliverables such as product risk analyses and master validation master plan.
- Oversee and prepare project team budget, collaborating with finance and other cross‑functional departments.
- Identify, document and communicate project risks and contingency plans.
- Track and communicate project status, plans, issues, timelines, action items and budgets.
- Communicate, document and archive project team activities and decisions; act as primary contact for project‑related information.
- Facilitate project team meetings, cross‑functional communication and decision making, ensuring alignment with internal and external stakeholders.
- Exercise scope management with consideration for the customer, team and company needs.
- Promote a proactive, professional culture and contribute to the group's success.
- Significant contribution to the development of organisational strategy and its implementation by product‑life‑cycle teams.
- Lead development of processes and tools for value streams, including Change Management and business transformation project funnel capture, management and prioritisation.
- Conduct lessons‑learned sessions to identify areas for improvement and maintain trackers for corrective measures.
- Contribute to the standardisation of best practices and seek opportunities to harmonise processes and systems across programmes.
Minimum Requirements / Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology or a related discipline.
- 9 years industry experience, including 5 years in progressively responsible project management roles.
- Previous experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience in academic research or biotech industry, preferably with familiarity in reagent production and QA/Regulatory standards.
- Technical skills in laboratory techniques, manufacturing techniques, FDA & GMP compliance (especially DC).
- Advanced understanding of, and ability to adhere to, established quality standards and regulatory compliance requirements for medical devices or diagnostics.
- Demonstrated skills using MS Project or related project‑management software, MS Office, Outlook and the Internet.
- Strong understanding of product‑development challenges and methods for resolution.
- Ability to resolve day‑to‑day issues and develop mitigation plans.
- Superior organisational skills with ability to multi‑task and balance complex and routine work activities.
- Demonstrated ability to lead program teams from concept to market, direct and manage cross‑functional teams and projects, influence business partners, get results through others and work effectively in a matrixed environment.
- High‑level business acumen.
- Advanced presentation and interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to work as a team player and team builder.
- Experience using financial reports, budgeting and related reporting tools.
- Strong problem‑solving and scientific skills and ability to work independently.
Desired Qualifications
- An advanced degree in the sciences or an MBA would be an advantage.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a plus.
- IVD industry experience with a proven history of delivering commercially successful results and working under Design Controls is a plus.
Top Skills
- Senior Project Management (Complex, Cross‑Functional Projects)
- Regulatory & Quality Expertise (IVD / Medical Devices)
- Business Transformation & Change Control
- Excellent Gantt chart and critical path management skills; great attention to detail
- Project Planning, Risk Management
Company: Manpower Group (UK)
Location: Basingstoke
Job Description:
Senior Project Manager
Location: Basingstoke (Remote)
Pay Rate: £40 per hour
Shifts: Office hours, flexible
Increased innovation, along with substantial growth in the Specialty Diagnostics Group, has resulted in a need for a senior project manager with focus on business transformation and change control. The individual in this role will act as a leader to ensure that the project management teams achieve goals and objectives set by Group leadership. They will be responsible for identifying and mitigating risks, guiding and mentoring staff in project leadership, and communicating on any issues that hinder success. The Senior Project Manager will contribute substantially to setting strategic direction for business transformation and will be expected to partner with all functions to achieve organisational objectives. Performance of these responsibilities will require strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality systems for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products.
Responsibilities
- Manage complex projects at cross‑division and group level.
- Develop project tasks, deliverables, dependencies and resource requirements.
- Create, maintain and organise necessary documentation and records; ensure quality of project deliverables and documentation.
- Facilitate completion of validation deliverables such as product risk analyses and master validation master plan.
- Oversee and prepare project team budget, collaborating with finance and other cross‑functional departments.
- Identify, document and communicate project risks and contingency plans.
- Track and communicate project status, plans, issues, timelines, action items and budgets.
- Communicate, document and archive project team activities and decisions; act as primary contact for project‑related information.
- Facilitate project team meetings, cross‑functional communication and decision making, ensuring alignment with internal and external stakeholders.
- Exercise scope management with consideration for the customer, team and company needs.
- Promote a proactive, professional culture and contribute to the group’s success.
- Significant contribution to the development of organisational strategy and its implementation by product‑life‑cycle teams.
- Lead development of processes and tools for value streams, including Change Management and business transformation project funnel capture, management and prioritisation.
- Conduct lessons‑learned sessions to identify areas for improvement and maintain trackers for corrective measures.
- Contribute to the standardisation of best practices and seek opportunities to harmonise processes and systems across programmes.
Minimum Requirements / Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology or a related discipline.
- 9 years industry experience, including 5 years in progressively responsible project management roles.
- Previous experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience in academic research or biotech industry, preferably with familiarity in reagent production and QA/Regulatory standards.
- Technical skills in laboratory techniques, manufacturing techniques, FDA & GMP compliance (especially DC).
- Advanced understanding of, and ability to adhere to, established quality standards and regulatory compliance requirements for medical devices or diagnostics.
- Demonstrated skills using MS Project or related project‑management software, MS Office, Outlook and the Internet.
- Strong understanding of product‑development challenges and methods for resolution.
- Ability to resolve day‑to‑day issues and develop mitigation plans.
- Superior organisational skills with ability to multi‑task and balance complex and routine work activities.
- Demonstrated ability to lead program teams from concept to market, direct and manage cross‑functional teams and projects, influence business partners, get results through others and work effectively in a matrixed environment.
- High‑level business acumen.
- Advanced presentation and interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to work as a team player and team builder.
- Experience using financial reports, budgeting and related reporting tools.
- Strong problem‑solving and scientific skills and ability to work independently.
Desired Qualifications
- An advanced degree in the sciences or an MBA would be an advantage.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a plus.
- IVD industry experience with a proven history of delivering commercially successful results and working under Design Controls is a plus.
Top Skills
- Senior Project Management (Complex, Cross‑Functional Projects)
- Regulatory & Quality Expertise (IVD / Medical Devices)
- Business Transformation & Change Control
- Excellent Gantt chart and critical path management skills; great attention to detail
- Project Planning, Risk Management
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Posted: May 17th, 2026