Job Information
Colorado State University Project Manager I, II, or III - Open Pool in Fort Collins, Colorado
Posting Detail Information
Working TitleProject Manager I, II, or III - Open Pool
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional PositionNo
Posting Number202500346AP
Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week
Proposed Annual Salary Range$50,000 - $100,000
Employee Benefits
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Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on02/28/2026
Description of Work Unit
Position Summary
The Project Management Associates are responsible for organizing, leading and directing teams to support cGMP campaign activities, as well as to support BioMARC’s overall facility and business operations. Individuals will be working with internal teams as well as multi-institutional clients and external collaborators.
Candidates are expected to build, maintain, manage and utilize the basic infrastructure of a project work plan to manage and coordinate team tasks. Work plan infrastructure includes, but is not limited to, MS Project Schedules, MS Excel budgetary documents, MS Word reports, Visio flow charts and Power Point presentations. In addition, work related to pricing models and new project proposal development may be assigned with the expectation that the employee makes use of skills similar to those described above. Candidates must be able to understand the application of and work within an FDA compatible Quality System using Quality Assurance approved SOPs, protocols and/or similar controlled documents. Successful candidates must be able to perform as part of a team, and communicate clearly, understand multiple aspects of complex projects and recognize areas of project risk, and make professional judgements with regard to contract compliance.
The different position level(s) require escalating levels of experience in the understanding and application of project management concepts and experience in a contract development and manufacturing environment.
Required Job Qualifications
Required qualification, rank and salary determined by specific position to be filled.
Minimum Qualifications:
Level Iis for individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in the Sciences, Medicine, Business, Liberal Arts or other, plus 1 year of professional project management experience; or a Master’s degree in the Sciences, Medicine, Business, Liberal Arts with no related experience; or PhD with no related experience.
Level IIis for individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in the Sciences, Medicine, Business, Liberal Arts or other, plus 3 years of professional project management experience; or a Master’s degree in the Sciences, Medicine, Business, Liberal Arts with no related experience; or PhD with no related experience.
Level III is for individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in the Sciences, Medicine, Business, Liberal Arts or other, plus 5 years of professional project management experience; or a Master’s degree in the Sciences, Medicine, Business, Liberal Arts plus 2 years of related experience; or PhD with no related experience.
Successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by time of application.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Certification or Training specific to project management education.
Experience in a contract development and manufacturing organization.
Relative experience commensurate with the specific position to be filled in management/administrative support of biopharma activities.
Relative experience commensurate with the specific position to be filled with knowledge of pricing models and billing procedures.
Relative experience commensurate with the specific position to be filled in project management with completion of objectives on time and within budget parameters.
Practical knowledge of requirements, principles, and procedures related to working in a regulated environment.
Relative experience commensurate with the specific position to be filled in communicating and coordinating assignments that are inter-related and require technical and/or specialized knowledge to identify problems and recommend solutions.
Essential Duties
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a cover letter outlining areas of expertise, a resume/CV, and the names and contact info of three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.
Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
The pool is valid through 05/31/2025. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search ContactDarragh.Heaslip@colostate.edu
EEO
Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested3
Maximum Requested3
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume or CV
Optional Documents