WIRB-Copernicus Group

ABOUT WCG: WCG’s clinical solutions are built on a foundation of best-in-class clinical services companies. We deliver transformational solutions that stimulate growth, foster compliance, and maximize efficiency for those performing clinical trials. WCG is proud to serve individuals on the frontlines of science and medicine, and the organizations striving to develop new products and therapies to improve the quality of human health. It is our role to empower them to accelerate advancement, while ensuring the risks of progress never outweigh the value of human life.

Please note that this position is Japan-based and requires the successful candidate to live and work in Japan.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of client projects and ensures that projects are delivered on time, within budget and according to the agreed upon scope of work.  The Project Manager will serve as the bridge between our clients, internal teams and partners in order to manage the operational execution of projects.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSE/REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: PMP Certification desired.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• At least three (3) years of project management experience managing all stages of the project life cycle, from developing complete project plans to executing the management and implementation of those plans on time and within budget.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience desired.
• Fluency in English and Japanese required; multi-lingual skills are preferred.
• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated knowledge of financial management and forecasting skills. 
• Knowledge of project management software tools and management techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to manage, motivate, and integrate a team.
• Excellent problem solving/decision making skills.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with the ability to utilize technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and service.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead through influencing and negotiating.
• Strong facilitation and coordination skills.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

• Lead as the operational interface between the client and Company for project/service solutions.
• Responsible for running moderate to complex programs and projects which include management of tasks for solution planning, analysis, configuration, and execution. 
• Help facilitate implementing business and system process best practices. 
• Manage relationship with business and executive stakeholders (internal and external). 
• Undertakes strategy creation for contingency planning and risk mitigation. 
• Responsible for planning and scheduling project goals, milestones and deliverables. 
• Create and manage project plans and timelines. 
• Define project schedules, allocate resources and monitor progress. 
• Align project objectives with company goals and ensure project team is clear on objectives. 
• Lead process of issue identification and resolution. 
• Monitor and manage scope of project. 
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor. These may, on occasion, be unrelated to the position described here.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Management of project team members with regard to assigned tasks on projects – team members are matrixed in for project assignments.   

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical and Sensory Requirements:  The physical and sensory requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be offered to individuals with disabilities to assist in performing the essential functions of the position. Work activities involve light to moderate physical effort (for example, sitting in one place for extended periods of time, standing, walking, bending, lifting lightweight objects, intermittent to sustained periods of keyboarding).  Majority of time is spent in a seated position with frequent opportunity to move about at will.  Activities require a variety of easy muscle movements.  Work activities involve a frequent need to concentrate on a variety of sensory inputs for moderate to lengthy durations at a time requiring diligence and attention to interpret effectively.  There will be a need to attend to single or simultaneous tasks where accuracy of details is important.  The need for detailed and precise work is high.  

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