Sr Project Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Partners with functional leaders to apply broad knowledge / experience in multiple business areas to identify and evaluate solutions to site issues.
• Creates complex data analyses and business cases for proposed projects and initiatives.
• Creates business case for and propose application of business excellence principles and processes for site operations.
• Partner with global company functions to align proposed business excellence plans and communications.
• Create and manage business excellence project plans, delivery, and communications.
• Plans/manages key complex projects in support of company objectives, including managing risk detection, prevention, and mitigation activities.
• Facilitates the planning with management and client(s) to define project requirements, scope, and objectives that align with the company's goals.
• Partners with internal and external stakeholders to determine project budgets.
• Reviews project proposals and plans to develop project objectives.
• Develops a comprehensive project management workflow.
• Ensures regular updates are communicated to internal and external stakeholders on project schedules, change proposals, and other activities.
• Monitors resources to improve project efficiency and maximize productivity.
• Develops and maintains the project performance database to track progress and milestones.
• Monitors project progress to ensure project is on track to meet codes, standards, timelines, and budget requirements.
• Analyzes project progress and notifies stakeholders to adjust timelines as needed.
• Identifies potential project risks and provides suggestions for escalation.
• Adjusts priorities due to demands and unanticipated events.
• Develops and implements risk strategies to minimize impact and deviations from budgets and timelines.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with external stakeholders through prompt responses and support.
• Coordinates procurement of materials, supplies, and vendors necessary for project completion.
• Organizes and delegates tasks to project team members to ensure successful completion.
• Assists with conducting training for project members.
• Delivers effective presentations as needed.
• Assists with the professional development of Associate and Project Managers.
• Provides guidance and coaching to project members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 12 or more years' experience in PMO relevant work OR High School diploma with 16 or more years' experience in PMO relevant work.
• Mature project management, project management software, and continuous improvement competencies.
• Knowledge of biopharmaceuticals and contract manufacturing.

Nice to Have

• PMP Certification.
• Business Excellence certification or experience.