Posting Detail Information

Working TitleProject Manager III

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202401615AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleResearch Associate III

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$70,000 - $115,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on09/29/2024

Description of Work Unit

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The Infectious Disease Research Center ( IDRC ) at the foothills campus of Colorado State University is a unique and lively hub of translational biology that integrates academic research, entrepreneurial companies, and a world-class bio-manufacturing operation unified under one roof. Featuring one of the nation’s most significant infrastructures for working with high consequence pathogens, industry and academic researchers can mingle as they apply cutting edge biotechnology tools to address some of the world’s most pressing health threats. Bio-manufacturing of drugs to be used in clinical trials is performed under FDA regulated conditions within a high containment environment.

BioMARC is a contract manufacturing organization ( CMO ) of FDA regulated products. It was created to fill an industry need for higher containment biologic manufacturing. BioMARC is a nonprofit CMO owned and operated by CSU ,and was created to translate and produce biopharmaceutical products for non-clinical, clinical, and commercial use under Biosafety level 2, 3 and Select Agent biosecurity conditions. In addition to manufacturing and testing services, BioMARC offers product and process development services, which includes the creation of development programs focused on implementing cGMP regulations and scalability issues.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Director and Senior Project Manager, the Project Manager III is responsible for organizing, leading and directing teams to support cGMP campaign activities, as well as to support BioMARC’s overall facility and business operations. The Project Manager is responsible for multi-institutional client and external collaborator communication throughout the project and during non-standard working hours, as needed to facilitate project decisions and client communication.

The Project Manager is required to build, maintain, manage and utilize the basic infrastructure of each assigned project’s work plan (in collaboration with team leaders) to manage and coordinate each project team and successfully complete complex, interdisciplinary tasks on-time. The Project Manager is responsible to be available for project support to internal multi-disciplinary teams during non-standard working hours, as needed to facilitate project activity. A “Project” can be the scope of work related to externally funded deliverables or may be internally derived objectives.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the Sciences, Medicine, Business, Liberal Arts or other with 5 years’ of work related experience

OR

• Master’s degree in the Sciences, Medicine, Business, Liberal Arts or other with 2 years’ of work related experience.

OR

• PhD

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Certification or Training specific to project management education.

• Experience in a contract development and manufacturing organization

• Experience in management/administrative support of biopharma activities, with knowledge of pricing models and billing procedures.

• Practical knowledge of requirements, principles, and procedures related to working in a FDA and BioSafety Level 3 regulated environment.

• Ability to supervise and coordinate assignments that are complex in nature and require considerable judgment, initiative, technical and/or specialized knowledge to resolve problems and recommended solutions.

• A proven track record of successful project management with completion of objectives on time and within budget parameters.

• Experience using Microsoft 365 Planner, Project and SharePoint for project teamwork communication, and monitoring.

• Communicate with outside experts effectively, both by written and spoken word.

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryProject Managment

Duty/Responsibility

• Responsible for creation and management of a project’s mission, deliverables, resources, key participants (internal and external), deadlines, gaps and risks, in collaboration with interdisciplinary team leaders.

• Independently analyze complex interdepartmental activities in relation to the project scope, schedule and budget to identify risks, contingencies and alternatives.

• Must consistently exercise discretion and judgment to meet project objectives.

• Complete a wide range of project management activities including management of complex schedules and timelines, efficient contractual change control management, cross-team leadership, risk mitigation, client communications, etc.

• Manage, lead and coordinate routine client communications including team meetings, client meetings, and inter-company document management.

• Responsible for the supervision of 1-5 associates and/or administrative professionals directly tied to the Project Management staff.

• Perform various project management tasks without established procedures by determining methods and procedures within project scope and parameters.

• Perform other duties as required.

Percentage Of Time50

Job Duty CategoryOperational Communications

Duty/Responsibility

• Create and manage sophisticated schedules and planning tools for multiple departments using Microsoft Office software, such as MS Project, MS Excel, MS Visio, Planner, and SharePoint.

• Required to manage and record complex meeting action/discovery items, prepare meeting agendas and disseminate project information.

• Supports BioMARC departmental managers/supervisors in the facilitation and motivation of project teams and team members.Supports team leaders in identifying critical path issues/solutions and task/resource prioritization to maintain schedule and budget.

• Keep the Director and Supervisor (Senior Project Manager) informed of the status of the each project’s deliverables, schedules, quality and deficiencies. *Create/implement/execute written project work plans for manufacturing and/or scientific research projects.

• Coordinates strategic and tactical administrative tasks within the organization, other departments within BioMARC, the university and our sponsors. Applies extensive knowledge of the job skills, BioMARC and university policies and procedures to complete complex, specialized assignments/tasks in creative and effective ways. Works on assignments that are complex in nature and require considerable judgment, initiative, and technical/specialized knowledge to resolve problems and/or develop recommended solutions.

Percentage Of Time45

Job Duty CategoryBudget and Reporting Responsibilities and Communication

Duty/Responsibility

• Facilitate financial management of assigned contracts by procuring materials and equipment through the university purchasing system for all projects and general operations.

• Prepare budget reports and progress reports. Must be able to communicate with industry and business experts effectively.

• Manage pricing models and billing procedures in a timely and efficient manner.

• Accurately forecast revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization.

• Assure project’s legal and quality documents are completed and signed.

• Manage project budgets and determine appropriate revenue recognition.

• Ensure accurate invoicing, monitor receivables as well as deliverables.

• Consistently follow-up with clients regarding unpaid or unrecognized invoices.

• Analyze project forecasts and resource burn rates.

Percentage Of Time5

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactJoanna Ellinghuysen, Joanna.Ellinghuysen@colostate.edu

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents