Manage planning, execution, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder communication for customer-facing projects. Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery, resolve issues, implement PM standards, and support cross-functional teams. Travel ~10% as required.
Project Manager
At AST, we enhance the efficiency, productivity, and safety of flexible aseptic manufacturing processes for the worldwide Life Science Industry by offering innovative products, services, and solutions.
Do you want to contribute to a shared vision and mission? Would you like to bring your unique talents to have a significant impact at a growing company? At AST we strive to build a workplace that enables every team member to meet and exceed their capabilities. We set our expectations high and provide the environment and resources necessary to bring out the very best. AST is proud of our team.
Competitive compensation range for onsite WA applicants is $100,000- $130,000 annually. All applicants are welcome to apply.
Employee benefits include: Medical (HSA & PPO), Paid Dental, Vision, HSA account with employer contribution, (eligible the first of the month following your date of hire), Long/Short term disability, 401(K) (Traditional & Roth options) with up to 5% company match (eligible 90 days after date of hire), Education Assistance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holiday, and bonus potential. All benefits on this page are subject to change.
What can I expect in this role?
AST is seeking a Project Manager to join our Customer Service team. A Project Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, and closure of projects. You will work cross-functionally to ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, meeting requirements, and with satisfied customers. The Project Manager position will report to the VP of Customer Service and is a full-time position that is located onsite in Tacoma, Washington.
If the Project Manager position aligns with your goals and you share our passion for AST’s Mission, Vision, Purpose, Values and Key Behaviors, we want to hear from you.
Key Qualifications:
This is a full-time position based in Tacoma.
AST is an equal opportunity employer.
At AST, we enhance the efficiency, productivity, and safety of flexible aseptic manufacturing processes for the worldwide Life Science Industry by offering innovative products, services, and solutions.
Do you want to contribute to a shared vision and mission? Would you like to bring your unique talents to have a significant impact at a growing company? At AST we strive to build a workplace that enables every team member to meet and exceed their capabilities. We set our expectations high and provide the environment and resources necessary to bring out the very best. AST is proud of our team.
Competitive compensation range for onsite WA applicants is $100,000- $130,000 annually. All applicants are welcome to apply.
Employee benefits include: Medical (HSA & PPO), Paid Dental, Vision, HSA account with employer contribution, (eligible the first of the month following your date of hire), Long/Short term disability, 401(K) (Traditional & Roth options) with up to 5% company match (eligible 90 days after date of hire), Education Assistance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holiday, and bonus potential. All benefits on this page are subject to change.
What can I expect in this role?
AST is seeking a Project Manager to join our Customer Service team. A Project Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, and closure of projects. You will work cross-functionally to ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, meeting requirements, and with satisfied customers. The Project Manager position will report to the VP of Customer Service and is a full-time position that is located onsite in Tacoma, Washington.
If the Project Manager position aligns with your goals and you share our passion for AST’s Mission, Vision, Purpose, Values and Key Behaviors, we want to hear from you.
Key Qualifications:
- Responsible for contractual project scopes, deliverables, and schedules.
- Responsible for budget and revenue forecasts based on the scope of work, materials, and resource requirements.
- Responsible for developing and managing detailed project schedules and work plans.
- Provides regular project updates to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.
- Responsible for communicating effectively and clearly on deliverables and expectations to cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, and leadership.
- Utilizes industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the entire project execution.
- Responsible for ensuring that project progress is on track and making necessary adjustments.
- Identifies and resolves issues or conflicts within project teams.
- Builds, develops, and grows business relationships vital to the success of the project and individuals involved.
- Helps develop, manage, and implement AST project management standards.
- Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and ethics codes, and ensures they are communicated and implemented within the department.
- Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the success of projects, individuals, and company goals.
- Willing to travel 10% or more as required.
- 5+ years working experience in a project management capacity. Industrial machinery, regulatory, and pharmaceutical industry experience is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field. MBA degree preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus.
- Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Excellent analytical, communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.
- Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.
- Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
- Self-motivated, energetic, dependable, honest, and thorough.
- Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to change direction and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
- Must be willing to take and successfully pass a drug test.
This is a full-time position based in Tacoma.
AST is an equal opportunity employer.
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