Senior Project Manager
Listed on 2026-02-09
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
Overview
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
- 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.
- 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!
- Well Hub- program to promote overall physical wellness
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Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to…
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