Project Manager

Location: Waukegan, IllinoisJob Type: ContractCompensation Range: $92 - 95.45Our client is launching a strategic initiative, Project Genesis, to establish a Meetings & Events (M&E) Center of Excellence (CoE) across its affiliates outside the United States. This program aims to centralize and standardize event management processes, driving improved efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead this high-impact initiative. The ideal candidate will oversee the planning and execution of Project Genesis, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and maintaining clear communication across global teams. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills to successfully implement a unified M&E framework across diverse regions.Responsibilities:Project Management: Lead the planning, execution, and supervision of the M&E CoE project across multiple OUS affiliates, ensuring timely and successful completion.Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and clear communication.Team Coordination: Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Business Solutions Group (BSG), and affiliate representatives, to align project objectives.Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and outcomes.Budget Management: Oversee project budget, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation and financial transparency.Quality Assurance: Maintain a focus on upholding client's standards of quality and reputation throughout the project lifecycle.Reporting: Provide regular progress updates to senior leadership, highlighting key milestones, challenges, and achievements.Change Management: Facilitate change management processes to ensure smooth transitions and process optimizations during implementation.Training Deployment: Collaborate with training teams to develop and roll out tailored training programs for staff and suppliers. Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related field.Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in program or project management, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.Leadership: Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams and complex projects.Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of interacting effectively with diverse stakeholders.Problem Solving: Proven ability to identify issues, analyze information, and develop innovative solutions.Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational and time management abilities, with a keen attention to detail.Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with project management software and tools (Smartsheet); experience with event management platforms is an advantage.Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond proactively to challenges. Preferred Skills:Meeting Planning Experience: Direct experience or familiarity with the meeting planning space is highly desirable to ensure smooth project integration and execution.Organizational Change: Strong understanding of organizational change and process workflows to support the transition to unified operating models.Stakeholder Management: Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing relationships across various regions.JOBID: 1091112 LI-CELLALI-MM3PLEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.PandoLogic. Category:General, Location:Waukegan, IL-60079