Job Title: Experienced Project Manager
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in capital projects, automation, and project management within a GMP environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 8-10 years of experience in managing cross-functional teams and projects in a GMP manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Project Leadership: Manage automation projects, including planning, scoping, scheduling, cost management, resource allocation, and progress reporting.
* Portfolio Oversight: Maintain a comprehensive view of the Automation Projects Portfolio, prioritising projects based on site needs and resource availability.
* Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with internal and external stakeholders to define project scope and requirements, ensuring alignment and managing expectations.
* Governance Reporting: Prepare and present project status updates, progress, and challenges at site Stakeholder Governance meetings.
* Cross-Functional Management: Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including internal departments and external vendors, to achieve project objectives.
* Project Scheduling & Cost Control: Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and budgets, providing regular updates to senior stakeholders.
* Annual Budget Support: Contribute to the preparation of annual site Capital Budgets.
* Lifecycle Management: Manage projects in accordance with PMO lifecycle processes, including design, procurement, installation, commissioning, qualification, and closeout.
* Change Management: Oversee site change management activities and ensure all project changes are captured, documented, and assessed.
* Vendor and Contract Management: Negotiate and manage contracts with external vendors and service providers to ensure project deliverables are met.
* Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance project execution efficiency.
* Validation Execution: Lead and manage validation activities for automation projects to meet compliance requirements.
* Safety Compliance: Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to safety standards during project execution.
* Risk Management: Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements:
* Degree in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline.
* 8-10 years (minimum) of project management experience within a pharmaceutical or biopharma environment.
* Expertise in the project management process, including programming, scope development, design, implementation, and project closeout.
* Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams and projects in a GMP manufacturing environment.
* Strong technical expertise in automation systems and processes.
* Proven experience in client-side capital projects execution roles.
* Proficiency in Client Electronic Change Management Systems and full end-to-end project lifecycle management.
* In-depth understanding of cGMP principles and compliance standards.
* Excellent leadership and organizational abilities.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
* Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
* Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per annum