Project Manager, Operations Manager

Project Manager

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Project Manager for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Hillsboro, OR. Details for the position are as follows:

• Location:
  
  Hillsboro, OR (100% Onsite)
• Payrate: $55 - 79/hr W2
• Duration: 7 months contract – possible extension based on performance & budget.
• Assist in the planning and execution of project(s) having an internal focus from initiation through delivery. You will organize cross-functional activities, ensuring completion of the project while adhering to budget, scope and schedule requirements. You will serve as an in-house project consultant for evaluating needs and vendor requests for proposals. May build tools/products for company internal use.
• This role will focus on projects related both to the reliable supply and enhanced performance of existing assets and processes, as well as new capabilities and technologies we are strategically planning for. As part of the site’s strategic outlook, effective project delivery will be critical to allow for the achievement of our future goals.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree or above, preferably in Engineering (Automation, Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Facilities, Mechanical, Process, or Industrial), related Science field, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Have 5+ years of successful experience in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry, particularly related to project/portfolio management and execution, with relevant GMP and/or controlled space environment experience is required.
• Experience in scoping, planning, and leading cross-functional project teams’ execution of diverse projects, with a wide range of levels of complexity, technical and/or business related.

• Hold an advanced/graduate degree or have a certification in Project Management (i.e. PMI certification).
• Exceptional influencing capabilities, interpersonal and broad communication skills, negotiation, collaboration, and strategic consulting skills. Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Have a strong understanding of basic principles of several engineering disciplines.
• Understanding of key items such as project risks and integration implications, understanding facility end-user operational needs and principals, acting as an advocate in helping Site and facility end-users develop, and establishing functional organization.
• Experience in an FDA regulated industry, hospital, or clean room environment.

• Support the balance of priorities and dependencies within the portfolio by continuously assessing the health of projects in scope as they progress, proactively identifying and making adjustments as needed to ensure the projects adherence to scope, cost, schedule and successful realization of benefit to the site.
• Adhere to and support development of best practices and guidance related to site project management and delivery to ensure effective project planning and execution, across a wide variety of business projects (e.g. CAPEX, sustainability, refurbishment, innovation, etc.)
• Collaborate effectively with site functional teams, along with applicable partners and stakeholders in Pharma Technical (PT) functions, Roche Pharma Technical Global MSAT (PTT) & Pharma Technical Strategy ( PTY) functions, and Roche Corporate groups (Supply Chain, Development), to ensure alignment and progression to successful delivery of projects in scope.
• Act in a lead capacity on cross functional strategic activities including leading assessments, meetings & workshops, developing deliverables, providing guidance and direction to team members, and delivering support.
• Use your excellent team building and communication skills with the ability to listen and respond with agility and resilience in a fast paced industrial setting.