Purpose
In this role you will drive program delivery in line with the organization's project management methodology. You will also take ownership of the successful implementation of a set of projects that collectively can comprise a program. It will be a very big plus if you can bring experience in developing projects or sites from square one. The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and a deep understanding of project management methodologies.
Responsibilities
Lead the project management activities for a given workstream/manufacturing line.
Leading collaboration efforts across key stakeholders to ensure project risks are clearly understood & communicated in a timely manner.
Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues to senior stakeholders.
Facilitate project governance meetings and ensure compliance with PMO standards
Driving task & deliverable adherence to established schedule through the daily & weekly Tier meetings
Oversee the full lifecycle of NPI projects, from feasibility and design through development, validation, and launch
Developing project plans (incl. scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation) & challenging existing program schedules.
Build an in depth understanding of your given workstream to drive valuable input to team discussion
Lead problem solving workshops to identify program gaps
Identify and resolve operational problems to mitigate schedule impact
Evaluate and authorize changes that significantly impact the scope, budget, or timeline of the program.
Qualifications/Experience
Minimum Level 7 Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Science or related discipline.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role with >5 year's experience being ideal.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Certification in PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile methodologies.
Experience in change management and business transformation project
Familiarity with stage-gate or phase-gate NPI frameworks.
Experience with portfolio and resource management tools.
Understanding of project lifecycle & how to manage the transition of projects from concept to planning & execution at site level
Advanced MS project & MS Excel experience
Experience with Manufacturing & Quality documentation.
Strong communication and influencing skills.
Strong problem-solving skills - ideally evidenced through leadership of workshop style sessions
Solid Presentation skills.
Ability to work cross functionally and collaborate.
Influencing without authority
People management experience is desirable but not required