Associate Director, Program Management

Staff Management

• May have up to 4 direct reports which may include leadership levels that also have direct reports.
• Accurately evaluate the performance levels of direct reports and communicate openly with constructive feedback to develop potential.

Business/Financial Management

• Schedules and facilitates strategic client discussions and Joint Steering Committee meetings as required with Senior/Executive Leadership participation and support.
• Manages all contractual and financial aspects of the project, including finalization of change order and subsequent amendments, monthly budget reviews, forecasting, materials review, assessment of work performed and appropriate Client invoicing and vendor payments.
• Oversees timely revenue management and forecasting; identifies opportunities for gap closure within team and executes accordingly.
• Assists Business Development Department in development of proposals as needed.

PMO Support

• Cross-site portfolio leadership OR process ownership; work with PMO and local team to continuously improve PM and project delivery practices. May own a PMO process, responsible for training tools and associated change management.
• Own and manage the site goals and objectives (Balanced Score Card) for self and team.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements: 

• Minimum bachelor’s degree required, preferably in science or related discipline. MBA or advanced degree a plus.
• PMP certification (current or planned in the future)
• Minimum 10 years industry experience, with 5 years or more of direct project management experience.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices and Regulatory requirements
• Language Ability Proficiency in English required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change. Ability to build teams and generate a spirit of collaboration while coordinating diverse activities and groups.
• Strong attention to detail. Well organized with ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Ability to make and meet commitments. Reasoning Ability and strong negotiating skills an advantage.

Salary range: $133,000 - $183,700

Salary range provided per current averages and expectations. The salary and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience and may be outside this range. KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, Sabbatical program, 401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days and employee recognition programs.

KBI Biopharma is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. Any employee entering a KBI site located in the US must inform KBI Biopharma of their vaccination status and must submit their vaccination status. All vaccinated employees are required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination, with a COVID-19 vaccination which has been granted FDA approval or Emergency Use Authorization.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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