FDA Project Manager III - Traceability
Eagle Global Scientific (EGS), LLC is a Government Consulting and Contracting firm supporting missions throughout the world. EGS is seeking a FDA Project Manager III - Traceability to join our team. The FDA Project Manager III - Traceability role is to support the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a fully remote capacity.
The Project Manager III manages, plans, and coordinates the full life cycle of projects for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), specifically for the Office of Food Policy and Response (OFPR). This position helps to ensure that the goals and objectives are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and funding parameters. This position will require the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals in diverse offices within this agency as well as external to the agency.
What You’ll Do:
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Serves as Project Manager for the traceability Tech Team, responsible for life-cycle of traceability projects from early stages to completion.
Establishes project plans, determines time frames, milestones, and schedules meetings when necessary.
Tracks progress, and documents milestones / time frames for deliverables.
Keeps Senior Leadership apprised of progress. Flags potential obstacles. Gives updates on working group deliverables and other routine reports by the requested deadline.
Supports critical response on IF supply chain including efforts to develop longer term capabilities leveraging traceability expertise.
Other duties may be assigned including critical response work on Infant Formula supply chain.
JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
Operational knowledge of federal regulations, guidelines, support technology and tools.
Operational knowledge and understanding of general business and management principles.
Ability to plan projects using project management best practices including requirements solicitation and analysis, development of project charters, work breakdown structures (WBS), project schedules and timelines.
Ability to execute projects through the use of project management software tools and methodologies including the development and communications of status reports and the ability to highlight risks and issues.
Solid business strategy skills with ability to assess operating practices and to recommend / initiate improvements. Ability to develop and apply comprehensive solutions to client requirements / issues and to work with a wide range of government departments having diverse business needs, interests, expectations, and requirements.
Ability to effectively implement “best-in-class” concepts / principles within the areas of planning, scheduling, budgeting, and operations for successful achievement of project goals and objectives.
Exceptional organizational skills with ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities. Excellent leadership, project cost control, estimating and negotiating skills.
Excellent leadership and management skills with ability to resolve conflicts, grievances, confrontations, or disagreements in a constructive manner. Skilled in facilitating teamwork and coordinating efforts for the successful achievement of goals.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills with ability to compose meaningful reports, present research / information with clarity, and create quality presentations.
Exceptional customer service skills with ability to assess needs, resolve problems and satisfy expectations.
Adept analytical, critical thinking and project management skills.
Ability to schedule, plan and lead meetings.
Ability to implement a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Ability to take direction, interact professionally with team members and management.
Effectively interact with stakeholders of all levels.
Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
Ability to effectively work both independently and in a highly collaborative, team environment.
Skilled proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, etc.).
SharePoint skills should include creating and maintaining lists and libraries, managing file access and storage, uploading, and sharing files.
What You Bring:
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with Food Traceability is required.
Certifications
Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
What We Offer:
GSS offers a competitive benefits package to include paid holidays, paid time off including sick and vacation leave, medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, company paid life insurance, 401(k) with a company match and discretionary profit sharing and tuition reimbursement.