Customer Facing, Project Manager – North Carolina

Are you someone who thrives on bringing intricate projects to life, particularly when they involve cutting-edge laboratory environments and direct customer interaction? Do you find satisfaction in leading a project from concept to successful completion, ensuring every detail aligns with client needs? If so, we have an exciting opportunity at Agilent Technologies that could be the perfect fit for your talents. We're searching for a dedicated and skilled Project Manager who can navigate complex technical landscapes while fostering strong client relationships. This is your chance to make a tangible impact, supporting customer success on a global scale, all from a fully remote setup that allows you to work from anywhere in the world.

Overview

Agilent Technologies, a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets, is seeking a dynamic Customer Facing Project Manager for the North Carolina market. This role is crucial in delivering complex laboratory projects, directly contributing to our customers' operational excellence and scientific advancements. You will act as the primary liaison between customers, internal teams, and third-party vendors, orchestrating seamless project execution in a remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the full lifecycle of complex laboratory projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
Apply robust project management processes, tools, and best practices to achieve project objectives.
Coordinate effectively with third-party vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to maintain project momentum.
Serve as the main point of contact for customers, providing clear, concise, and regular updates on project status.
Facilitate productive meetings and discussions, ensuring all parties are aligned on goals and progress.
Proactively identify and mitigate potential project risks and challenges, making sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Maintain meticulous attention to detail across all project documentation and deliverables.
Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with customers, internal teams, and external partners.
Adapt quickly to changing project requirements and evolving customer needs.

Requirements

Solid foundation and demonstrated experience in project management methodologies and tools.
Proven ability to successfully manage multiple complex priorities concurrently.
Exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of project planning and execution.
Direct experience coordinating and managing third-party vendor relationships.
Comfort and proficiency working within multi-stakeholder and intricate environments.
Strong communication skills, encompassing verbal and written forms, capable of leading meetings and delivering impactful updates.
A track record of critical thinking, quick adaptation, and decisive action.
A genuinely collaborative mindset, eager to work closely with diverse teams and individuals.

What You'll Gain

The opportunity to lead impactful projects that directly enhance customer success in critical scientific fields.
Exposure to a global leader in life sciences, working with innovative technologies and diverse challenges.
Significant professional growth in project management, technical leadership, and customer relationship building.
The flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote role, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
A supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued.