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
1. Identify improvement opportunities in Value Stream and Support functions
2. Deliver step change projects across the site using lean/six sigma principles
3. Ensure execution of Lean/OpEx projects on time and in full
4. Ensure industry standard Lean & OpEx methods and techniques are deployed in all improvement initiatives
5. Work with Business Excellence and Agile/OpEx Leads and other stakeholders to agree priority initiatives
Collaboration:
6. Collaborate with all departments in Value Stream and Support functions across the site
7. Collaborate with wider Global Agile community in training, knowledge-sharing meetings and Communities of Practice
Coaching:
8. Be an ambassador for OpEx principles and methods across the site as required
9. Help ensure OpEx methods are adapted to easily understandable and implementable formats within all areas on site
10. Provide support and coaching to team members in value stream and support functions.
Dimensions and Aspects of the Agile Champion Role
11. Interacts with all levels of the organisation and collaborates effectively across functions
12. Develops strong working relationships with stakeholders in other areas and demonstrates effective stakeholder management
13. Shares information openly, is enthusiastic about learning from others
14. Demonstrates courage of conviction and is open to critical feedback
15. Inquisitive disposition, does not easily accept status-quo
16. Willing to participate in Agile reviews and learning encounters across the wider Takeda organisation
17. Strong interest in digital technology
Key Skills & Competencies
18. Experience in Pharmaceuticals / life sciences is preferred
19. Project management experience – ability to plan and deliver a well-defined scope of work
20. Lean 6S qualifications (e.g. Green Belt) highly advantageous
21. Flexible and willing to learn, with an ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge and standards
22. Systematic thinker, demonstrated ability to analyse processes and interpret data
23. Good coaching, teaching, presentation (oral and written), and facilitation skills
24. Courage to challenge and not accept status quo
25. Good listening and presenting skills
26. Good level of MS Office skills, additional data management experience (Minitab, PowerBi) an advantage
27. Third-level qualification in technical discipline required
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
Empowering our people to shine:
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations
Bray, Ireland
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time