SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Job Title: Senior Project Manager - Validation Start Date: ASAP Job Type: Contract - 12 months (possible extensions based on performance) Pay Rate: $80-90/hr Location: Clayton, NC Schedule: Onsite, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Job Summary: The Senior Project Manager - Validation is responsible for leading complex, multi-disciplinary pharmaceutical projects to successful completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in alignment with quality and regulatory requirements. This role oversees both project and program-level initiatives, including capital projects, process improvements, and validation efforts. The Senior Project Manager will collaborate with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams to define project scope, manage execution, and drive strategic alignment with business objectives. Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and meeting all quality and compliance requirements.
• Define, refine, and manage project scope, business cases, and measurable project benefits.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Oversee financial accountability including purchase orders, budgeting, cost forecasting, and invoicing.
• Monitor project performance, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Provide regular project updates, reporting, and presentations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage vendor selection processes including bid package development and evaluation.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure effective project execution.
• Lead program-level initiatives, managing multiple related projects across multi-year timelines.
• Ensure alignment with broader organizational goals, site strategies, and global programs.
• Partner with business units to develop project roadmaps and long-term strategic plans.
• Coach and mentor project management team members.
• Drive continuous improvement and implement best practices in project execution.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor"s degree in Engineering, Business, Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 8 years of project management experience.
• Proven experience leading complex capital projects and change management initiatives (process improvement, automation, product transfer).
• Strong financial and project accountability experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Pharmaceutical industry project experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced project management training or certifications.
• Knowledge of Lean principles in manufacturing environments.
• Experience with project scheduling and planning tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing team members.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com EOE/F/M/Disability/Veterans Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.