job summary: 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 initiativesGlobal, 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 deliverablesIdentify and escalate schedule risks, execution gaps, and dependencies Maintain project risk and issue registers with mitigation actionsTrack Change Orders and Work Packages, ensuring alignment across scope, timelines, and financialsSupport impact assessments to inform leadership decisionsCollect and consolidate operational and project data from CMOsPrepare regular project status reports and dashboardsMonitor key indicators (on-time delivery, yields, scrap, inventory) and highlight variancesAct as day-to-day project coordinationPrepare materials for project reviews and CMO business reviewsDocument decisions and ensure follow-up on agreed actionsSupport project-level budget tracking and forecastingAlign project milestones with invoicing, goods receipt, and payment activitiesIdentify opportunities to standardize and simplify project tracking and reportingSupport adoption of digital and automation tools for project transparency and efficiencyOwns day-to-day PM related project execution and coordinationEscalates risks, issues, and decisions impacting supply or timelinesPrepares options and recommendations for senior leadership reviewStructured planning and execution disciplineStrong cross-functional coordination without direct authorityClear, concise project communication and reportingData-driven tracking and exception managementContinuous improvement mindset qualifications: Bachelors degree in science, engineering, business, supply chain, or equivalent experience5-10 years in operations, manufacturing, supply chain, or project coordination rolesExperience working with external partners or suppliersStrong organizational, analytical, and communication skillsProficient in Excel, dashboards, and project tracking tools; digital tools a plus #LI-AH1 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.