Project Manager II

Description: Milestone is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Manager II to support cross-functional project execution within our development and operations pipeline. This individual will coordinate timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables across a variety of functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and in alignment with regulatory and business objectives. Project Planning & Execution: Develop and maintain detailed project plans, Gantt charts, and timelines across R&D, clinical development, regulatory, and manufacturing activities. Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate with stakeholders from a variety of teams to support milestone delivery and operational readiness. Meeting Facilitation: Lead team meetings, prepare agendas, track action items, and ensure follow-up on decisions and deliverables. Monitoring & Reporting: Track project performance, timelines, risks, and issues. Provide regular updates, reports, and dashboards to functional leaders and project sponsors. Budget and Resource Management: Assist with tracking project budgets, forecasts, and resource allocations, escalating variances or concerns to leadership. Compliance & Documentation: Ensure project activities adhere to internal SOPs, GxP requirements, and documentation standards, particularly in clinical and regulatory settings. Qualifications Bachelor s degree in life sciences, business, engineering, or a related field (Master s degree preferred). Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms. 8+ years of IT project management experience, with demonstrated success managing complex, multi-phase initiatives. Strong hands-on experience with JIRA for Agile project management and ServiceNow for ITSM-related workflows. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in large, global organizations with multi-time-zone collaboration. Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred, especially projects involving regulatory compliance, clinical systems, or GxP environments. Experience managing software development, system integrations, or infrastructure deployments. Preferred Experience: Pharma, medical devices, healthcare, or related experience Familiarity with GxP and global regulatory compliance standards. Exposure to Agile, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies. PMP certification or equivalent is a plus. MS Office 365 (Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoint, Teams, Word) OneNote Smartsheets MS Project Jira Confluence Sharepoint Webex