Project Manager II (Contract)

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Project Manager II (Commercial Excellence Specialist)

Location : Lake Forest, IL

Contract Type : W2, 1-Year Contract

Rate : $50 – $60 / hr

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and analytical Commercial Excellence Specialist to support the Global Commercial Excellence team within our client's Rapid Diagnostics Infectious Disease business unit. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional initiatives that enhance commercial operations, optimize sales performance, and implement strategic tools and processes.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in project management, change leadership, and data-driven decision-making, with the ability to partner effectively across global functions such as Sales, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, and Regulatory Affairs.

Key Responsibilities

Lead strategic and cross-functional projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals and on-time delivery.

Define project scope, objectives, and success metrics while managing project plans, timelines, and deliverables.

Support the design and development of continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen commercial processes and decision-making.

Host and lead project meetings with stakeholders to drive alignment, track progress, and ensure proactive risk mitigation.

Facilitate change management across the commercial organization to enable successful implementation of new strategies and tools.

Analyze and interpret large datasets to provide actionable insights and performance reporting to senior leadership.

Create executive-level presentations, dashboards, and reports summarizing project impact and progress.

Establish and track Project KPIs to measure success and identify opportunities for improvement.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related discipline.

Strong project management and stakeholder management skills with experience leading cross-functional teams.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization.

Strong analytical skills with experience handling and interpreting large datasets.

High organizational capability with proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

Experience with project management tools and methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma training or certification.

Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

Demonstrated ability to lead change management efforts within a commercial or operational environment.

Experience in the medical device, diagnostics, or life sciences industry preferred.

Eligibility

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Blue Star Partners LLC will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa).