Project Manager (Pharmaceutical / Chemical Company)
COMPENSATION: 120,000-125,000 + 10% BONUS
The project manager will lead a team through the project life cycle by developing, budgeting, scheduling, and implementing a project plan. They will collaborate with internal and external resources as needed for successful project implementation. A high-quality project plan will explain in the appropriate level of detail how the project will be executed and include a budget, timeline, schedule, roles, and responsibilities.
Core Principles: Innovative, Agile, Collaborative, Disciplined, and Responsible
Core Values: Integrity, Honesty, Respect, Commitment, Openness to Change
General Accountabilities:
- Project Planning: Develop a feasible plan that achieves the goals and objectives of the project and aligns with the organization’s overall business strategy
- Assemble / Lead Project Team: Take leadership role with new or existing project team and assign tasks and deadlines providing the tools to collaborate effectively
- Time Management: Define, schedule, and accurately estimate project task durations to develop and maintain a realistic project schedule
- Resource Management: Identify and deploy human, financial, and material resources to achieve project deliverables
- Stakeholder Management: Communicate with project stakeholders on a regular basis reporting progress while being open to feedback to meet the desired outcome
- Risk Management: Identify, communicate, and address issues in a timely manner to minimize risk to the company and project
- Monitoring Progress: Measure progress and compare against project milestones to determine if adjustments or corrective actions are required
- Reporting and Documentation: Establish reporting and documentation tools that meet all regulatory requirements to effectively communicate with project teams and stakeholders
- General Responsibilities:
- Determine and define project scope and objectives through collaboration with Commercial Team, Quality Unit, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Operations, and other supporting departments as necessary
- Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
- Analyze and determine resources needed to meet project objectives
- Manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
- Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
- Establish and coordinate project team member activity
- Lead and support teams as needed to meet deliverables
- Support the project initiator with business case and budget development to achieve management approval
- Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders detailing strategy, changes, and progress
- Coordinate with internal resources to effectively communicate and assign tasks to vendors and suppliers
- Implement and manage change when necessary to meet project outputs
- Evaluate and assess the result of the project to better manage future projects
- Track and report project costs to meet budget
Requirements:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Microsoft Project for the Web proficiency
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or business is preferred
- A minimum of 5 years of project management experience (preferably in pharmaceutical or chemical plants)
- Experience with Batch Processing & Packaging of hazardous materials including flammable liquids/solvents, corrosives, and combustible powders is preferred
- Basic knowledge of ISO9001 and applicable regulatory and GMP requirements
- Highest regard and respect for employees, customers, and suppliers
- Experience working effectively within cross-boundary relationships
- Self-directed team player with experience and proven record of project management and achieving results through others
- Open and straight-forward communication style at all levels
- Promotes the communication of clear expectations, performance standards and accountability at all levels
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exhibit exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and efficiency in all tasks and projects
- Comfortable presenting detailed/complex information to various levels of the organization
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