Senior Project Manager

Sr. Project Manager

Position Summary:

• Work Schedule: M-F 1st shift

• 100% on-site

Catalent’s Kansas City facility is home to our Oral & Specialty Drug Delivery, Biologics Analytical Services and Clinical Supply Services businesses. The site provides a range of integrated services for oral solid dosage forms, from formulation development and analytical testing to clinical and commercial-scale manufacture.  The Kansas City facility is a Center-of-Excellence for our Biologics Analytical Services business. Our talented team has over 25 years of experience providing analytical services for stand-alone and integrated biologics projects.

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Kansas City, MO is hiring a Project Manager.  The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery and management of all assigned projects, while also providing necessary team coverage and serving as a mentor to junior staff. This role acts as a dual Advocate for both the company and the client, requiring excellent communication skills across various platforms. The senior manager will champion continuous improvement and exemplify Customer Service Excellence, utilizing a high degree of independent judgment to complete tasks and assist in developing strategic plans.

The Role:

• Manage and oversee project coordination from award to completion, ensuring planning timelines are generated, monitored, and tracked for successful adherence.

• Lead client meetings, teleconferences, visits, and Audits, taking minutes/actions and ensuring all required project documentation is generated.

• Oversee and manage Project Coordinators and Project Managers (both local and global) to ensure projects are effectively set up and executed on time.

• Ensure required project documentation is generated and liaise with the depot group for 3rd party depot set-up.

• Oversee client set-up in the fusion suite and ensure ongoing support, including password management, is provided by the coordinator team.

• Provide project supply forecasts and relevant information for S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) and client management; may lead S&OP for the site.

• Ensure collection, analysis, and communication of KPI data and trends to relevant internal teams and clients.

• Assist with departmental training and completion of training documentation for both site and global teams.

• Mentor Project Coordinators and Project Managers both on site and globally.

• Accountable for project financial elements including contract review, milestone management, budget tracking, and supporting invoice/aged debt resolution.

• Other duties as assigned

The Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) is required.

• A minimum of four years’ experience of industry related Project Management experience is required. 

• Professional Project Management Qualification preferred.

• Thorough knowledge of IT systems

• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.

• The ability to work independently or as part of a team, adopting a right first-time approach ensuring the commitments are met in a timely manner.

• Demonstrated professionalism including excellent work ethic, positive attitude and experience communicating with external clients.

Why you should join Catalent:

• ·Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process 

• Diverse, inclusive culture 

• Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative

• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives 

• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays

• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I

• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment

• Community engagement and green initiatives 

• Generous 401K match 

• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment 

• Tuition Reimbursement - Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!

• WellHub- program to promote overall physical wellness 

• Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories