Project Specialist II

Immediate need for a talented Project Specialist II. This is a 06+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Cambridge, MA (Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested. Job ID:26-06548 Pay Range: $40 - $47/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location). Key Responsibilities: • Role will support improving the way we forecast the resource allocations on projects, internal FTE planning projects, projecting external spend for different projects, actual spend vs. planned spend. • Reports to the Head of Research Portfolio Execution • As the Resource Management Support Specialist: • Business Continuity Support • Support maintenance of the resource allocation model across Research therapeutic areas and platforms • Assist with resource demand planning and work package module implementation • Support tracking of research metrics related to portfolio performance and resource utilization • Coordinate with Finance Business Partners on budget planning and tracking activities • Provide regular reports and dashboards for leadership review • External OPEX Spending Monitoring • Monitor and track external operational expenditure across Research projects • Support external vendor and contractor resource management • Provide insights on external spend patterns and optimization opportunities • Coordinate with Finance on external spend forecasting and variance analysis • Resource Planning Support to Research Organization • Provide direct support to Research teams in utilizing existing resource planning tools • Support Research teams with data entry, validation, and reporting in planning systems • Act as first point of contact for resource planning tool questions and issues • Facilitate adoption of standardized resource planning methodologies. Key Requirements and Technology Experience: • Must have experience:- Project coordination, resource management, financial analysis, or related area • Coordination, monitoring data processes and connecting people to move forward. • BS Degree + Min of 3+ years of experience • Bachelor's or Master's degree in life sciences, business administration, finance, or related field • 3-5 years of experience in project coordination, resource management, financial analysis, or related area • Strong proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, Power BI preferred) • Understanding of pharmaceutical R&D processes • Experience with budget tracking and external spend management would be added value • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills • Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes • Collaborative mindset with ability to work across multiple teams Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration. Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and 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. By applying to our jobs you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Pyramid Consulting, Inc. and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here.