Project Management Opportunity
A seasoned Project Manager is required to lead the project management of selected projects within our Pharmaceutical client's site-based project portfolio.
* This includes process improvement, new system delivery and NPI (New Product Introduction) projects in Drug Product specialism.
The successful candidate will have experience in the application of project execution methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum etc).
They will work with project sponsors at initiation to ensure the project scope is fully defined and understood.
Additionally, they will lead project management best practice by partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure project execution is to plan.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead / Support rapid improvement projects through the application of the most appropriate project execution methodology for the given business challenge (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, etc).
2. Work with project sponsors at initiation to ensure the project scope is fully defined and understood.
3. Lead project management best practice by partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure project execution is to plan.
4. Resolve issues and escalate risks in a timely fashion to the relevant on-site and above-site stakeholders.
Requirements
* Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Science or related field
* A minimum of 3-5 years industry experience with at least 4 of those years working in a project management role
* Experienced in the application of project execution methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum etc)
* Proficiency in the use of project management tools / software
* Experienced in leading cross-functional matrix project teams
* Experience in MPS/Operational Excellence Green belt
* Experience in a Vaccines, Biologics or Sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
* Project management qualifications (e.g. PMP certification)
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