Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

About the job

We are looking for an organized, proactive and detail-oriented Engineering Project Manager to support our manufacturing site. This position will be responsible for leading and executing from definition to handover for both small and medium size biopharmaceutical critical technical projects linked to the site strategy. Our new Project Manager will deliver ‘best in class’ projects that meets strict safety, quality, capital and schedule requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, planning and execution of the entire project lifecycle for equipment, facilities and utilities CapEx projects

• Perform feasibility studies and present proposals against an agreed technical scope

• Develop and implement project plans. Own project execution and guide a multidisciplinary team from inception through project completion

• Supervise the execution of construction and technical activities within the project

• Manage activities leading to the successful execution of assigned projects

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, engineers, project sponsors, other departments, and external stakeholders to prepare business cases and justify capital investment for new projects

• Communicate across functional and leadership teams to inform project status and risks, elevate issues, present recommendations, and implement modifications or project plans

• Ensure compatibility and consistency with existing organizational and industry standards

• Lead ongoing project risk analysis as well as mitigation plan and lead continuous improvement process through lessons learned sessions

• Create and deliver project presentations to cross-functional stakeholders to ensure that phase transitions are efficient and comprehensive

Requirements:

• MSc/BSc Degree in Engineering or Technology

• 5+ years of Technical Project Management experience (Pharma/Biotech/Medical Device/Chemical/Food/Semiconductor) – CAPM, PMP or PRINCE II preferred

• Demonstrated Project Management knowledge of tools, techniques, culture, software applications (Microsoft Project)

• Knowledgeable with cGMP manufacturing as well as regulatory requirements

• Knowledge of the GAMP validation model and ASTM E2500; familiarity with equipment specifications and validation lifecycle (FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ)

• Great interpersonal communication and team building skills - ability to lead cross functional teams

• Must exhibit high emotional intelligence, with demonstrated ability to successfully negotiate through challenging situations and difficult conversations