Associate Director, Operational Excellence & Project Management Office
Are you passionate about driving transformation and operational excellence? We’re looking for a collaborative leader to guide our Project Management Office and Operational Excellence teams. In this role, you will help deliver key site transformation goals, manage our project portfolio, and build capability across the organization.
Responsibilities
Lead the team to implement standardized operational excellence tools and approaches that improve how we work.
Manage and deliver site strategy objectives using proven project management and continuous improvement methods.
Drive the deployment of lean practices such as problem‑solving, standardized work, and performance management.
Oversee the site’s transformation projects, ensuring clear plans and successful outcomes.
Collaborate with digital and operations teams to integrate innovative solutions.
Communicate progress on long‑term strategic plans and transformation initiatives.
Own the project portfolio, ensuring projects follow best practices and align with business priorities.
Maintain project dashboards and risk registers to keep leadership informed and support timely decision‑making.
Lead risk review meetings and work with teams to develop effective mitigation plans.
Qualifications
5 to 10 years of experience in the biotechnology industry, with a strong background in managing projects.
Skills in building project schedules and leading both Waterfall and Agile projects.
Expertise in juggling multiple priorities and meeting ambitious deadlines.
Strong problem‑solving skills and thrive working across teams.
An understanding of supply chains and have led complex process improvements that deliver real business value.
Hands‑on experience with lean tools like standardized work, scientific problem‑solving, value stream mapping, mistake‑proofing, SMED, 5S, and capacity analysis.
Coaching and mentoring skills and experience, you’re passionate about developing others and fostering a high‑performance culture.
An appreciation of perspectives and talents, and you know how to bring people together to achieve great results.
EEO Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.
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Requisition ID R370202
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