Project Manager (CMO / External Manufacturing)
REMOTE (EST Based) Local to Boston is a plus
$74.68 per hour (max w2 only)
MUST HAVE:
Advanced MS Excel & MS Suite of products
Experience managing CMO projects from the sponsor side required
Own and coordinate the planning, execution, and tracking of external manufacturing
projects delivered through Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs). The role ensures reliable supply by driving disciplined project management, cross-functional alignment, and transparent performance reporting across CMO operations.
- Portfolio of CMO-related projects including production campaigns, tech transfers, validations, lifecycle management, and change initiatives
- Global, cross-functional environment (Supply Chain, Quality, MS&T, Procurement, Finance)
- Supports projects impacting Dengue vaccine supply and performance
location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $65.00 - 74.86 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Track execution against plan; manage action logs, decision logs, and deliverables
- Identify and escalate schedule risks, execution gaps, and dependencies
- Maintain project risk and issue registers with mitigation actions
- Track Change Orders and Work Packages, ensuring alignment across scope, timelines, and financials
- Support impact assessments to inform leadership decisions
- Collect and consolidate operational and project data from CMOs
- Prepare regular project status reports and dashboards
- Monitor key indicators (on-time delivery, yields, scrap, inventory) and highlight variances
- Act as day-to-day project coordination
- Prepare materials for project reviews and CMO business reviews
- Document decisions and ensure follow-up on agreed actions
- Support project-level budget tracking and forecasting
- Align project milestones with invoicing, goods receipt, and payment activities
- Identify opportunities to standardize and simplify project tracking and reporting
- Support adoption of digital and automation tools for project transparency and efficiency
- Owns day-to-day PM related project execution and coordination
- Escalates risks, issues, and decisions impacting supply or timelines
- Prepares options and recommendations for senior leadership review
- Structured planning and execution discipline
- Strong cross-functional coordination without direct authority
- Clear, concise project communication and reporting
- Data-driven tracking and exception management
- Continuous improvement mindset
qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in science, engineering, business, supply chain, or equivalent experience
- 5-10 years in operations, manufacturing, supply chain, or project coordination roles
- Experience working with external partners or suppliers
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Proficient in Excel, dashboards, and project tracking tools; digital tools a plus
skills: Project Management, Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (CMC)
Equal 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 Randstad, 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, Randstad 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.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
