Sr. Project Manager, Business Excellence

Note: Previous experience in business excellence required. Operational Readiness is greatly preferred.

Provide project management leadership and communications for key complex site projects that support the completion, start up, and operation of a greenfield Biotech Manufacturing facility. The focus for this position will be to establish, facilitate and deliver business excellence and risk management activities in support of the new site readiness for operation, start up and ongoing operations. What You’ll DoPartners 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 companyfunctions to align proposed business excellence plans and communications. Create and manage business excellence project plans, delivery, and communicationsPlans/manages key complex projects in support of company objectives. Capable of managing risk detection, prevention, and mitigation activities within a project. An experienced and agile PMO professional.Facilitates the planning with management and client(s) to define project requirements, scope, and objectives that align with the company’s goalsPartners with internal and external stakeholders to determine project budgetsReviews project proposals and plans to develop project objectivesDevelops a comprehensive project management workflowEnsures regular updates are communicated to internal and external stakeholders on project schedules, change proposals, and other activitiesMonitors resources to improve project efficiency and maximize productivityDevelops and maintains the project performance database to track progress and milestonesMonitors project progress to ensure project is on track to meet codes, standards, timelines, budget requirements, etc.Analyzes project(s) progress and notifies stakeholders to adjust timelines, as needed to achieve optimal resultsIdentifies potential project risks and provides constructive suggestions when escalating to management or required stakeholdersAdjusts priorities due to demands and unanticipated eventsDevelops and implements risk strategies to minimize impact and deviations from estimated budget and timelinesBuilds and maintains positive relationships with external stakeholders by providing prompt responses, updates, and supportCoordinates the procurement of materials, supplies, and vendors necessary for project completionOrganize and delegate tasks to project team members to ensure successful completionAssists with conducting any required training for project membersDelivers effective, engaging, and informative presentations, as neededAssists with the professional development of Assoc and Project Managers Provides guidance and coaching to project membersOther duties, as assigned

Who You AreYou are capable of planning and leading complex projects. You have the ability to effectively communicate and establish partnerships with functional leaders and project team members. You establish and leverage site management and subject matter experts to assure project delivery and communication successes. You can provide complex and agile problem solving and advice to the site regarding projects and key company objectives. You have strong time management skills. You have the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment by pivoting and adjusting plans accordingly. You have a team based attitude and ability to work in a global team environment, build relationships, and communicate effectively with others. Basic RequirementsBachelor’s degree with 12 or more years’ experience in PMO relevant work ORHigh School Diploma with 16 or more years’ experience in PMO relevant workMature project management, project management software and continuous improvement competenciesKnowledge of biopharmaceuticals and contract manufacturingBusiness excellence certification or experience

Preferred RequirementsPMP Certification