Job Description
Job Description
Program Manager, New Business Initiative and CAPEX Projects
Job Description
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES (SUMMARY)
Reporting directly to the VP of Operations, the Program Manager, New Business Initiative and CAPEX projects, facilitates new business initiative management across the North American organization to meet or exceed customer requirements that support top line growth. This role is high visibility and requires the Program Manager to engage customers, administrative staff, and manufacturing staff alike, to meet position requirements. They also support design through execution of key CAPEX projects, support the development of 3-5 strategic CAPEX plans and may support operational due diligence.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education, Credentials, Licenses :
- Required : Bachelor’s degree; Engineering
- Desirable : Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Kind & Length of Experience :
Required : 5 years in similar program management role, focused on new business initiatives;Required : 5 years in any combination of Sales, Operations, or Engineering.Desirable : Previous experience working in the Pharma, Food or Chemical industry.Physical Requirements :
Able to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods (e.g., greater than one hour);Able to repeat motions that include the wrists, hands and / or fingers to conduct work tasks (e.g., typing on a computer).Able to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, ramps and the like, on occasional basis;Able to communicate with others to exchange information through virtual and physical means;Able to operate motor vehicles;Able to travel via public transportation (e.g. air, bus, subways);Able to independently lift up to 20 pounds on occasional basis.PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND STANDARD
Communicate with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.Assign duties or responsibilities to project personnel.Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems;Create project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel.Develop implementation plans that include analyses such as cost-benefit or return on investment (ROI);Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures;Develop or update project plans including information such as objectives, technologies, schedules, funding, and staffing;Establish and execute a project communication plan;Identify project needs such as resources, staff, or finances by reviewing project objectives and schedules;Identify, review, or select vendors or consultants to meet project needs;Manage operations, research, or logistics projects;Monitor costs incurred by project staff to identify budget issues;Monitor flow of cash or other resources;Monitor project milestones and deliverables;Monitor the performance of project team members to provide performance feedback;Negotiate with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials;Perform risk assessments to develop response strategies;Plan, schedule, or coordinate project activities to meet deadlines;Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports;Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets;Prepare operational reports or records;Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations;Present work to clients for approval;Produce and distribute project documents;Propose, review, or approve modifications to project plans;Recruit or hire project personnel;Report project status, such as budget, resources, technical issues, or customer satisfaction, to managers;Request and review project updates to ensure deadlines are met;Schedule or facilitate project meetings.Submit project deliverables to clients, ensuring adherence to quality standards;Lead or support continuous improvement activities through established methods;Follow all safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures;Act and be safe at all times;Understand and adhere to all task, departmental, site, and company safety rules or standardsAssist in maintaining a safe work environment;Comply with all customer, regulatory, and quality requirements in the performance of all tasks as set forth in the company’s policies and procedures;Keep equipment and work area clean and organized;Adhere to all Environmental, Health, Safety, Security Requirements covered under Local State and Federal Regulations;Follow all RC14001 guiding principles, policies, procedures and other requirements;Maintain Hazardous waste in accordance to all Local, State and Federal Regulations.Customer Service, Teamwork & Code of Conduct :
Maintain a safe, legal, and environmentally protective operation;Listen to our customers, suppliers, and employees;Respond quickly to customer concerns;Follow set guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality, and food safety requirements;Maintain training on applicable procedures in quality, GMP, and food safety;Report any food safety, security, and / or quality issues to management or the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) team to initiate action;Provide flexible and innovative strategies to support new business opportunities;Be cost effective in the utilization of our resources, thereby contributing to the profitability of Peter Cremer North America, LP and our customers;Strive for continuous improvement;Willing and eagerness to learn;Maintain positive “Can Do” attitude.
