Our client a leading pharmaceutical company in the liquids and solids seeks a Director of Project Management position.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Director of Project Management will provide site leadership of project management activities. The individual will be responsible for developing, coaching, nurturing and motivating a highly functioning team of project management professionals. The individual will be expected to be involved in the day to day details associated with the successful execution of sponsor projects at their facility. Along with managing the project team by proving support and developing creative solutions the individual will be expected to manage a portfolio of client projects. The role will be a part of the site leadership team and report to the corporate VP of Project Management.
SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Successfully develop and lead a team of highly motivated and professional project managers.
- Execute projects to agreed upon timelines.
- Influence tactical changes to continuously improve performance of the facility.
- Monitor client feedback and align project execution to the requirements of the customer.
- Attend/lead client meetings driven by agreed upon agendas.
- Attend onsite customer project review meetings.
- Attend internal production planning meetings to align internal resources to client expectations.
- Drive supply chain alignment to ensure successful execution of client programs.
- Negotiate internally for resources and capabilities to execute corporate goals.
- Play an active role in driving program completions to ensure billing budgets are met.
- Act strategically to align resources and project management capabilities to support corporate vision.
- Support other departments, as necessary, to develop project plans for site initiatives.
- Advise on best practices in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
- Identify gaps in systems and procedures implementing best practice solutions.
- Review existing systems and procedures and implement improvements and efficiencies.