Project Manager I

About the Position

Join SGS as a Project Manager I in Wheat Ridge, CO. Manage client projects, ensure on-time completion, and foster strong relationships with clients and technical staff.

Please note - This is a hybrid work opportunity! Three to five days are expected for onsite work per week.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the main point of contact/client services representative for a dedicated list of clients with lower complexities and/or annual analytical spend.
• Aids the client with all aspects of project setup, including the initial quote, supply order, sample receipt, data reporting, and invoicing.
• Fosters collaborative relationships with the client, laboratory operations, and sales team to support long term, successful relationships between all parties.
• Acts as the client liaison to the laboratory to ensure all aspects of the project are carried out in the best interest of the client and laboratory operations to meet TAT deadline.
• Responsible for keeping all accounts project managed and up to date and accurate.
• Monitors project status and provides regular updates through proactive communication to the client, lab operations, and sales team related to project status.
• Understands all applicable aspects of the client project, including rationale for the project, regulations that affect the project, and the different methods employed by the client and laboratory to produce results.
• Documents and executes client requests including bottle orders, tracking samples, LIMS login, change orders, etc.
• Reviews project data and invoicing for accuracy and completeness before sending final reports to the client.
• Participates in offsite and/or virtual client meetings as coordinated with the Sales team.
• Promotes a positive working atmosphere and represents SGS in a positive manner inside and outside of the laboratory.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure that SGS can fulfill its mission of quality, service, and growth.

Requirements

• Associates' degree or equivalent industry experience and 1 to 2 years of relevant experience (education, work related, or a combination) in sciences and/or customer service (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field and 2 to 3 years of experience as a Project Manager Assistant (Preferred)
• Advanced oral and written communications skills (Required)
• Strong self-initiative and resourcefulness (Required)
• Advanced English language skills (Required)
• Advanced mathematical, reasoning, and computer skills (Required)
• Excellent attention to detail (Required)
• Solid critical thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems in a systematic manner (Required)
• Ability to lift/carry/push and/or pull upwards of 25 lbs on an occasional basis (Required)

Salary

The pay for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 (depending on experience). This position is not eligible for overtime pay.

Benefits

• Participation in the Company’s benefit programs coincident or following the first of the month in which you are hired.
• Immediate eligibility to participate in the Company’s 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid vacation
  • Four (4) floating holidays annually
  • Seven (7) company observed holidays paid
  • Sick time accrual

About the Company

SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.

Our brand promise, when you need to be sure, underscores our commitment to reliability, integrity and trust - enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).

Equal Opportunity Employer

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Location

Wheat Ridge, CO

Work Location Type: Hybrid

Start Date: November 17th

For more information or to apply, please visit our careers page.