Capex Project Manager

Must Haves:

• 3 years of proven project management experience
• Leading change management projects
• Excellent technical writing & oral communication skills; presentation & facilitation skills; & negotiation & conflict resolution skills
• Develops & maintains strong internal & external relationships
• Proficient in basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment

Pluses:

• Experience in Finished Production processes (Assembly and / or Packaging)
• Advanced Project Management competencies obtained through relevant project management training or experience

Job Description:

Due to the scale and strategic importance of the Fill & Finish Expansions Portfolio, we are seeking a Project Manager I and II to oversee the standardization of new facilities across expansion sites, implement versatile AP Modules for high-volume production, and design facilities aligned with our Circular for Zero ambitions. This comprehensive initiative also encompasses the delivery of three Aseptic Production modules and ten new Finished Production Lines to double production capacity over the next decade, emphasizing the need for meticulous oversight and strategic coordination to achieve the outlined expansion goals. The Project Manager I & II will be instrumental in ensuring adherence to established standards, timelines, and quality benchmarks while driving the modular expansion approach in line with the overarching production capacity objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Leading multi-disciplined project teams to complete project tasks on-time, on-budget, meeting all requirements (quality, cost, schedule, scope).
• Developing and executing assigned project plans in accordance with the scope, schedule, quality, impact, and cost objectives.
• Leading multi-disciplined project team(s), negotiating required staffing with LOB, and assisting with required training of personnel supporting the project.
• Developing project staffing plans, considering both internal and external (contingent/consultant) workers, needed to support projects, to include assembling the project team and managing tasks and time closely for external staff to ensure budget alignment.
• Providing project cash flow projections to support Budget Cycles (AB, RE, LE).
• Refining business case with project owner/sponsor and establishing & communicating quantifiable project benefits.
• Managing, coordinating, and directing contract resources and internal resources.
• Refining and clarifying project scope through early project analysis with subject matter experts and owners to further substantiate project purpose.
• Providing clear goals to ensure effective use of time and resources and build employee motivation.
• Developing bid packages, bid evaluation, and driving vendor selection, as well as working with procurement to create project-specific contracts.
• Being accountable for financial project through purchase order creation, management, invoicing, and cost forecasting.
• Monitoring and controlling project work with stringent follow-up on quality, schedule, and budget to ensure the project delivers the desired end-product.
• Monitoring and reporting project progress, communications to management and other stakeholders, and presentation in steering groups.
• Ensuring the quality/content of steering group status and gate presentations, and reviewing, approving, and endorsing project-related procurement (i.e. purchase orders & bid events).
• Supporting building, managing, and improving Project Portfolio Management systems, ensuring alignment with global programs and other site projects to actively share best practice, knowledge, and visions, as well as ensuring all facets of the program lifecycle align with expectations set forth by the STG and/or project owner.
• Supporting project manager mentoring and onboarding, following all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties, and fulfilling other accountabilities as assigned.