Project Manager

THE COMPANY

Octane Learning is a professional learning and training development agency, working exclusively for pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and healthcare companies. We advise on learning strategies and create the right experiences, including online study, virtual, in-person and hybrid workshops, reference resources, sales/corporate training events, and more. The qualified candidate must possess proven skills in executing eLearning, print-based, and digital media projects.

As we are rapidly expanding, and have an opportunity for a Client Solution Manager to join our team in Princeton, New Jersey.

THE LOCATION:

This position works out of our Princeton, NJ offices. 

THE WORK

Project Management

• Demonstrates significant understanding of the scope of all assigned projects, proactively and efficiently managing details throughout project
• Runs concurrent projects effectively, including print-based, eLearning, multimedia, digital media, 2-D and 3-D animations, and related learning projects.
• Is the Primary point of contact on projects, including leading all internal and external status calls / meetings
• Leads the planning and implementation of projects, accountable for all project plans, job opening/start up meetings, scheduling resources, tracking and overall quality
• Facilitates the definition of the scope, goals and deliverables; creates and manages timelines
• Defines tasks and resource requirements, assembles and coordinates appropriate staff; manages resource workflow
• Manages budget, schedule, project resource allocation and tracks deliverables
• Constantly monitors and reports on progress of the project to all stakeholders, including fiscal responsibility
• Provides ongoing updates and recommendations including status updates, changes in scope and project-specific strategy
• Monitors workflow and manages any issues that prevent the completion of the project

Managing Client Relationships

• Builds and manages relationships with key client stakeholders
• Identifies new sales opportunities within existing accounts to retain the client relationship
• Participates in client business reviews as required

Assisting with Business Opportunities

• Collaborates with Business Development and other presale resources in developing solutions for specific client opportunities
• Assists in creation of materials associated with sales opportunities, such as capabilities presentations, RFIs, RFPs, and proposals

THE CANDIDATE

The following qualifications are key to the success of the candidate: 

• Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of project management experience
• Prior experience at a medical communication or heathcare advertising agency a plus
• Client consulting skills
• Effective and persuasive written and verbal communication
• Listening and problem-solving capabilities
• Strategic approach to requests
• Ability to collaborate effectively with project stakeholders
• Professional, presentable, and personable demeanor
• Displays patience and cultural sensitivity in communications with internal and external resources
• Experience in people/process management, planning, risk management, and change management
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Planning and organizing
• Communication, negotiation and conflict management skills

THE FIT

We are more interested in finding the right talent and attitude than the exact match to a list of skills and qualifications. We’re looking for someone that is excited and motivated to learn new things in creating learning/training resources in scientific, compliance, and regulatory areas.