Michael Graulich, MS, PMP
Goldsboro,NC
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at The Emmes Company, LLC, specializing in cross-functional team leadership and strategic project execution. Achievements include implementing risk management strategies that significantly enhanced operational efficiency. Core competencies include stakeholder relationship development and team mentoring, driving project success and fostering organizational growth. Committed to leveraging expertise to further advance strategic initiatives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Program Manager
The Emmes Company, LLC
Rockville, MD
06.2023 - Current
- Lead cross-functional teams in managing Cost Plus “x” Fee (CPxF), Time and Materials (T&M), and fixed-price contracts, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and client needs
- Drive strategic execution, balancing project scope, schedule, and financials to optimize performance and meet key deliverables
- Foster collaboration between internal teams, clients, and stakeholders, ensuring open communication, proactive issue resolution, and continuous alignment of project goals
- Identify and mitigate risks, developing robust response strategies and escalating critical issues to leadership when necessary
- Mentor and support junior project managers, fostering a culture of learning and professional development
- Enhance operational efficiency by refining project management methodologies, improving workflows, and implementing industry best practices
Sr. Clinical Study Manager
The Emmes Company, LLC
Rockville, MD
07.2020 - 06.2023
- Led study operations across multiple trial sites, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and adherence to regulatory standards
- Partnered with cross-functional teams, including regulatory, data management, and clinical site staff, to streamline study execution
- Proactively solved complex study challenges, developing contingency plans to maintain project timelines and quality standards
- Facilitated high-impact communication between study teams, clients, and regulatory authorities, ensuring transparency and alignment
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives, refining processes to enhance study management and execution
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Research Management
Arizona State University
01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Arizona State University
01.2012
Skills
- Leadership & Team Management
- Cost estimates & budgets
- Risk analysis and management
- KPI tracking
- Scope management
- Resource management
- Financial analysis
- Vendor relationship management
- Process Improvement & Innovation
- Stakeholder management
- Procurement
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Program leadership
- Relationship building
- Change management
- Team management
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (PMI), 01/01/25, Present
- Smartsheet Core Product Certified, 01/01/22, Present
Publications
Graulich, M., Carpentieri, D., Adelson, P.D., Arango, J.I., The Development and Improvement of a Pediatric Biobank at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Biopreservation and Biobanking, 10, 5, 61, 2012
Timeline
Associate Program Manager
The Emmes Company, LLC
06.2023 - Current
Sr. Clinical Study Manager
The Emmes Company, LLC
07.2020 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Clinical Research Management
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Arizona State University
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