Senior Project Manager (Scientific / Health)

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SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Soft Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Leadership
• Presentation skills
• Curiosity
• Critical thinking
• Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Team player

Overview:

• Experienced staff member of the organization with demonstrated ability in providing portfolio, program, and project management support.
• Must understand project management principles and techniques and have project management work experience in a biomedical, pharmaceutical, biotech, academic medical center, or health-related organization.
• Must exhibit the organization and management skills required to lead a team of project managers and project coordinators involved in many diverse programs and projects of varying size and complexity.
• Must possess the communication skills and attention to detail required to effectively coordinate projects across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Must also have experience developing project management processes, tools, and templates to strengthen an organization's project management approach.

Qualifications:

• This role must have a bachelor's degree in an applicable field (e.g., science, public health, business or project management), a master's degree is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrable experience in portfolio, program, and project management support. If degree is not in a science-related field, at least 5 years of that experience must be in a biomedical, pharmaceutical, biotech, academic medical center, or health-related organization.
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrable experience in serving as a team lead / project lead position.
• Operational program/project management experience for a federal agency strongly preferred.
• Experience with OTA preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to Contractor staff. Mentor and support the professional development of team members.
• Act as the Contractor's primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including senior management and other departments.
• Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and expectations.
• Track and report on contract financials, including expenses and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and standards.
• Maintain comprehensive contract documentation, including project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes.
• Serves as Deputy Operations Director providing leadership and strategic direction for the program.
• Also includes project coordinator and project manager responsibilities.

(Contingent Upon Award)

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.