Title : Project Manager II – Customer Success & Implementations
Location : Cambridge, MA 02142 and Waltham, MA 02451
Project Duration : 6-9 months with convert to permanent based on performance
Schedule : Mon - Fri
Salary : $45 - $50
Summary :
We're seeking a Project Manager II to lead customer-facing implementation and relocation projects across laboratory, production, and onsite service environments. This role drives the planning, coordination, and execution of complex operational transitions while serving as a key liaison between customers, cross-functional teams, and vendors.
What You'll Do :
- Lead end-to-end project management for service implementations, lab / production relocations, and operational transitions.
- Develop project scopes, timelines, risk assessments, and resource plans aligned with customer goals and internal standards.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams—including Lab Services, Production, Supply Chain, Operations, EHS, IT, and Facilities—to ensure seamless delivery.
- Act as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring transparency, alignment, and accountability.
- Manage all project logistics including equipment moves, lab setups, material transfers, staffing coordination, and vendor support.
- Conduct site assessments to confirm readiness and align expectations prior to major project milestones.
- Prepare and present project documentation such as status updates, dashboards, budgets, closure reports, and summaries.
- Ensure full compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards during all implementation and relocation activities.
- Identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and drive effective solutions to maintain project momentum and customer satisfaction.
- Support vendor management and planning sessions to define scope, deliverables, and performance expectations.
- Key Success Metrics (KPIs)
- Projects delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
- High customer satisfaction and strong service delivery
- Effective risk mitigation and issue resolution
- High-quality, timely project documentation
- Compliance with all safety, regulatory, and quality requirements
What You Bring :
2–4 years of experience managing service delivery, implementation, or relocation projects—ideally in lab, life sciences, or manufacturing environmentsStrong understanding of project management principles : scope, risk, methodology, and resource planningExperience collaborating with cross-functional teams and customer stakeholdersFamiliarity with lab support operations, materials management, EHS, GxP, and facility readiness (a plus)Excellent communication, presentation, and customer engagement skillsStrong analytical, logistical, and problem-solving abilitiesProficiency with Microsoft Office and project documentation toolsAbility to travel domestically up to 75%, with occasional non-standard hours based on project needsPreferred Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
PMP or similar project management certification is a plus
Benefits Disclosure :
"Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors."