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CAI · 3 weeks ago

Operational Readiness Project Manager

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$140K/yr - $175K/yr

3+ years exp

CAI is a 100% employee-owned professional services company that provides program and project management services to FDA-regulated industries. The Operational Readiness Project Manager (ORPM) is responsible for leading project teams to achieve operational readiness objectives and ensuring the successful integration of various operational streams, while also acting as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders.

ConsultingSoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead project teams to achieve Operational Readiness (OR) objectives

Manage readiness-to-operations lifecycle for 1–3 client engagements simultaneously

Drive on-time, on-scope delivery of readiness programs

Serve as the primary consultant for OR campaigns integrating with Quality, Process, and Workforce streams

Apply OE principles to pre-Day One activities (e.g., visual management, accountability, problem-solving)

Act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders (VPs, Site Heads, etc.)

Guide decision-making with a risk-based, speed-to-value mindset

Lead and coach cross-functional teams including CQV, Quality, and external contractors

Cultivate a culture of feedback and growth

Contribute to CAI's brand via white papers, conference presentations, and client tools

Qualification

Operational ReadinessContinuous ImprovementProject ManagementLean Six SigmaStakeholder ManagementGMP RegulationsTeam DevelopmentConsulting SkillsProject ExecutionRisk ManagementSoftware ProficiencyInfluence StrategyCommunicationLeadership SkillsTechnical Writing