MANAGER, PROJECT MANAGEMENT

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Manager role will be leading and developing a team of Project Coordinators & Project Manager I level positions. Provides leadership to team and cross- functional support groups in effectively managing the project strategy, creating alternative solutions where applicable, with minimal help from Director. Builds the required competence and capability by ensuring adequate training, coaching and development of employees in close cooperation with Director and the Human Resources function. The manager will so assist in developing guidance, best practices, and standard operating procedures for the team.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Oversees the daily activities of project management associates.
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  Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Advanced understanding of key stakeholder inputs, including manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and finance with the ability to maintain strong strategic partnerships and foster collaboration
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  Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
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  Ability to prioritize, multi-task and manage a fast- paced schedule
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  Develop a working relationship with each internal department involved in the NPI process that fosters collaboration and mutual respect across all departments
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  Assists the sales organization in the timeline communication to the customer, inclusive of the customer’s responsibilities and timelines critical to deadline
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  Ability to communicate appropriately and timely the escalation of concerns inclusive of proposed solutions and leads team to do the same
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  Set a tone for positive change, enabling fast decision making and empowering the project team toward continuous improvement
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  Conducts and coordinates team meetings (internal, external, joint). Completes agendas and meeting minutes.
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  Creates, monitors, and updates product timelines
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  Completes weekly Project Status reports and Quarterly Project updates to upper management.
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  Hosts clients when on site and accompany client in the plant when observing manufacturing, packaging, or analytical testing activities.
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  Conduct project post-mortem and create recommendations based on lessons learned; identify both successful and unsuccessful project elements and recommend creative solutions to manager and cross- functions teams
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  PMO - define and maintain project management standards
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  Train and coaching new PMs to standards

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  Other responsibilities will be assigned on an as-needed basis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Pharmaceutical industry experience required
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  Thorough understanding of project management techniques and methods
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  Excellent communication skills
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  Engineering/Laboratory technical comprehension
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  Knowledge of CGMP procedures and practices.

CRITICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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  Effective Communication
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  Supply Chain
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  Listening
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  Results Driven
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  Business Acumen
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  Decision Making & Judgment
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  Leadership
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  Customer Focus
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  Training

COMPUTER SKILLS:

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  Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Project, Word, OneNote)

Education and/or Training

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  Project Management Certificate or PMP required