Milagros Gutierrez
Paterson,NJ
Summary
Experienced project manager professional with a strong background in managing complex, cross-functional projects within CDMO and life sciences environments. Proven ability to oversee project execution, manage client relationships, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive operational excellence across multiple concurrent initiatives. Skilled in project planning, risk mitigation, resource allocation, stakeholder engagement, and performance monitoring.
Recognized for fostering collaborative partnerships, proactively resolving challenges, and delivering projects in alignment with client expectations, quality standards, and organizational objectives.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Project Manager
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10.2026 - Current
- Support cross-functional project teams across pharmaceutical development and manufacturing programs.
- Coordinate project schedules, milestones, and deliverables using standard management tools.
- Communicated project updates to internal teams and external clients, ensuring alignment and transparency.
- Track action items, risks, and issues through project documentation.
- Assist with change control, quality review, and GMP compliance records.
- Organize project files, timelines, and status reports for stakeholder use.
- Collaborate with operations, quality, and technical teams on routine project work.
- Deliverer high level of service to clients to extend relationship and encourage further projects.
- Manage project scope, timeline and budget in alignment with company objectives.
- Monitor progress of projects against established timelines and budgets.
- Established best practices for managing complex projects, enhancing team collaboration and project delivery.
- Liaise between senior management, project team members and clients to ensure effective communication throughout the duration of the project.
- Create detailed reports on project status, issues, risks and opportunities.
- Coordinate resources across multiple departments and teams to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Enhance development and drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong program leadership.
- Implement process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency within the organization.
- Conducted post-project evaluations to assess effectiveness of strategies, informing future project decisions.
- Direct project execution strategies, contingency planning, and problem resolution.
- Submit project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards.
Manager Project Management
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
03.2012 - 10.2026
- Aligned resource plans with project priorities and Catalent Pharma Solutions schedules.
- Analyzed customer feedback received from completed projects and implemented changes based on findings.
- Established key performance indicators for measuring the effectiveness of individual projects as well as overall PMO performance.
- Led weekly and monthly meetings with all project teams to review progress against objectives and goals.
- Implemented effective communication strategies between stakeholders and project teams by utilizing various communication channels such as emails, phone calls.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the Project Management Office including staff recruitment, training and performance management.
- Monitored progress of projects through regular reviews with team members in order to identify potential issues before they arise.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and technologies.
Project Manager
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Allendale, New Jersey
01.2011 - 03.2012
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Coordinated timelines, milestones, and deliverables through project tracking systems.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Reviewed project risks and escalated issues to support timely decisions.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Aligned resources with project priorities and operational schedules.
- Facilitated meeting agendas, action items, and follow-up across department teams.
- Managed client communication and stakeholder updates across development and manufacturing teams.
Operations Manager
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Allendale, New Jersey
04.2004 - 10.2009
- Supervised production staff across daily manufacturing workflows and shift handoffs.
- Monitored safety compliance, equipment use, and housekeeping standards on production floor.
- Coordinated schedules, labor assignments, and line coverage for plant operations.
- Trained operators on work instructions, quality checks, and standard procedures.
- Collaborated with maintenance and quality teams to resolve process issues.
- Led communication between management and crews to support smooth operations.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Coordinated resources across multiple teams and projects as needed.
Production Supervisor
Blis-Tech
Fairfield, New Jersey
01.1997 - 04.2004
- Supervised production staff across daily manufacturing workflows and shift handoffs.
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Coordinated schedules, labor assignments, and line coverage for plant operations.
- Trained operators on work instructions, quality checks, and standard procedures.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Enforced company policies, attendance rules, and disciplinary actions when needed.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Coordinated project plans, budgets, and resource assignments with internal stakeholders
- Managed client timelines, milestones, and deliverables for complex pharmaceutical projects
- Led cross-functional project teams across Catalent pharma development and manufacturing programs
- Coordinated resources across multiple teams and projects as needed.
- Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems.
Education
Diploma - Micro Computer Business Systems
Computer Learning Center
Paramus , NJ 01.2000 - 06.2001
UNPHU
Santo Domingo , Dominican Republic Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration and Management
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJSkills
- Project Planning and Execution
- Clinical trial management
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Project Governance and Performance Monitoring
- Deliverables management
- Resource allocation
- Financial oversight
- Stakeholder engagement
- Global coordination
- Process improvement
- Change Management
- Team leadership
- Team Development and Performance Management
- Client management
- Client Satisfaction and Relationship Development
- Executive communication
- Strategic planning
- Issue resolution
- SME primary and secondary packaging
- Global distribution
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Sr. Project Manager
Catalent Pharma Solutions
10.2026 - Current
Manager Project Management
Catalent Pharma Solutions
03.2012 - 10.2026
Project Manager
Catalent Pharma Solutions
01.2011 - 03.2012
Operations Manager
Catalent Pharma Solutions
04.2004 - 10.2009
Diploma - Micro Computer Business Systems
Computer Learning Center
01.2000 - 06.2001
Production Supervisor
Blis-Tech
01.1997 - 04.2004
UNPHU
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration and Management
Passaic County Community College