Quality Assurance Project Manager (non-IT)

The Fountain Group is a national staffing firm and we are currently seeking a Project Manager II (Quality Manufacturing) for a prominent client. This position is in Columbus, OH 43219. Details are below:

Job Description:

• $40/Hour
• Responsible for management and execution of multiple medium to large-scale projects that are organized into the Quality Intelligence Program Management Office (QIPMO) associated with regulatory requirements.
• Cross-functionally remediate current and future regulatory impact on the quality system.
• Ensure project scope is clearly defined: develop and manage project plans to meet deliverables.
• Manage cross-functional project timelines and follow up with project team members to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Address any resource constraints associated through data driven business proposals to meet compliance requirements objectives and mitigate business risk.
• Responsible for identifying and managing critical project issues and risks, and timely communication to senior leadership.
• Provide clear and consistent communication, both oral and written to all project stakeholders on key project elements such as scope timeline, issues, etc.
• Understand and support AN Commercial QA and Quality Assurance Compliance organizations and opportunities for improvements.
• Integrate key AQR/AN QA initiatives as appropriate, based on compliance risk and availability of resources and business processes to support.
• Recommend and implement strategies and enhancements to improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain effective KPIs that enable key success factors.
• Coordinate Quality Intelligence operations and business cycle updates.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of management of complex projects or programs with experience in a regulated nutritional food-manufacturing environment, preferably pediatric or medical nutrition products, in a Quality, R&D, Project Management or Operations function and good knowledge/awareness of food cGxP and nutritional regulations, Pharma knowledge and experience is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability in managing expectations on program requirements and deliverables.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and knowledge in nutritional manufacturing controls and quality systems.
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Continuous improvement methods and application (for example: Lean, Six Sigma, Class A, etc.).
• Cross-functional/cross-divisional stakeholder management experience
• Applicable technical knowledge/experience
• Sound decision-making skills contributing to high levels of competence, confidence and credibility
• Experience dealing with international locations