Job Description
Job title: Lean OpEx Project Manager (Agile Champion)
Location: IRL - Bray
We are looking for a person to join the Agile (Lean/OpEx) team and play a key role in implementing measurable improvements across our Value Stream and Support Functions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Identify improvement opportunities in Value Stream and Support functions.
* Deliver step change projects across the site using lean/six sigma principles.
* Ensure execution of Lean/OpEx projects on time and in full.
* Ensure industry standard Lean & OpEx methods and techniques are deployed in all improvement initiatives.
* Work with Business Excellence and Agile/OpEx Leads and other stakeholders to agree priority initiatives.
Collaboration:
* Collaborate with all departments in Value Stream and Support functions across the site.
* Collaborate with wider Global Agile community in training, knowledge-sharing meetings and Communities of Practice.
Coaching:
* Be an ambassador for OpEx principles and methods across the site as required.
* Help ensure OpEx methods are adapted to easily understandable and implementable formats within all areas on site.
* Provide support and coaching to team members in value stream and support functions.
Dimensions and Aspects of the Agile Champion Role:
* Interacts with all levels of the organisation and collaborates effectively across functions.
* Develops strong working relationships with stakeholders in other areas and demonstrates effective stakeholder management.
* Shares information openly, is enthusiastic about learning from others.
* Demonstrates courage of conviction and is open to critical feedback.
* Inquisitive disposition, does not easily accept status-quo.
* Willing to participate in Agile reviews and learning encounters across the wider Takeda organisation.
* Strong interest in digital technology.
Key Skills & Competencies:
* Experience in Pharmaceuticals / life sciences is preferred.
* Project management experience – ability to plan and deliver a well-defined scope of work.
* Lean 6S qualifications (e.g. Green Belt) highly advantageous.
* Flexible and willing to learn, with an ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge and standards.
* Systematic thinker, demonstrated ability to analyse processes and interpret data.
* Good coaching, teaching, presentation (oral and written), and facilitation skills.
* Courage to challenge and not accept status quo.
* Good listening and presenting skills.
* Good level of MS Office skills, additional data management experience (Minitab, PowerBi) an advantage.
* Third-level qualification in technical discipline required.
Locations
Bray, Ireland
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
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